Lawn Primary School is a primary school in Gravesend, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Lawn Primary School currently has around 245 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49% boys and 51% girls. Around 55.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.6%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 46.5%. other white pupils make up about 19.6% , followed by african at 12.7%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | High Street, Gravesend, DA11 9HB |
| Website: | http://www.lawnprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01474365303 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs A Wilson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 118264 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/07/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 262 |
| Number of Pupils: | 245 |
| Number of Boys: | 120 |
| Number of Girls: | 125 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 46.50% | 114 |
| Other White | 19.60% | 48 |
| African | 12.70% | 31 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.10% | 15 |
| Indian | 3.70% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 2.00% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 1.20% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 1.20% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS | 4out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn Primary School High Street , Northfleet DA11 9HB | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet Springhead Road , Northfleet DA11 9QZ | - not rated | 910 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet Springhead Road , Northfleet DA11 9QZ | 4out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosherville Church of England Academy London Road , DA11 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosherville Church of England Academy London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JQ | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet Southfleet Road , DA10 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swan Valley Community School Southfleet Road , DA10 0BZ | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanscombe School Swanscombe Street , DA10 0BQ | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Northfleet School for Girls Hall Road , Northfleet DA11 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkerden Church of England Academy Colyer Drive , DA10 1HN | - not rated | 2,730 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George's Church of England School Meadow Road , DA11 7LS | 3out of 4 | 3,050 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 2,488 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford and Gravesham Joynes House , New Road DA11 0AT | - not rated | 2,545 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 3,221 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.