LENHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL in Kent, Maidstone

Education Centre Information: Lenham Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Kent
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 203
Number of boys: 104
Number of girls: 99
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Lenham is situated on the A20 London to Folkestone road between Maidstone and Ashford in Kent. It is a community school with seven classes, one for each year group. The classes are arranged in two wings separated by a spacious hall. There is a library, a resources room and a reception area as well as offices and kitchen. The north wing was extended in the summer of 2002 to include another classroom and a computer room for all classes to use. Lenham nursery leases one classroom from the school. The school has lovely grounds with an adventure play area, very large playing field, a wildlife area, copse and many trees. The school has achieved 'Activemark' status for its sporting provision. Music has a particularly high profile alongside sporting activities. The school is proud of its out of hours provision and currently has four clubs offering three different sports. The school aims to provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment, suited to the various stages of development of children attending school.