Lordswood SchoolSwingate Primary School
Inspection, results, pupils and attendance side by side in Chatham.
Summary of the comparison
Lordswood School and Swingate Primary School are primary schools in Chatham.
Lordswood School was judged exceptional and Swingate Primary School was judged Good.
The share of pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 has risen at Lordswood School (69.0% in 2022-23, 76.0% in 2024-25).
Side-by-side comparison
| Measure | ChathamLordswood School | ChathamSwingate Primary School | England average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Our score | C63/100 | Not scored | |
| Local ranking | 8th of 69 in Medway | Not ranked | |
| Inspection | Ofsted: OutstandingStronger figure | Ofsted: Good | |
| School type | Academy sponsor led | Academy converter | |
| Phase | Primary | Primary | |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | |
| Pupils on roll | 409 | Not reported | |
| Capacity | 420 | 630 | |
| Location | Chatham, ME5 8NN | Chatham, ME5 8TJ | |
| Key Stage 2 (SATs) | |||
| Reading, writing & maths at expected standard | 76.0% | Not reported | 62.0% |
| At higher standard | 5.0% | Not reported | 8.0% |
| Reading average scaled score | 106.0 | Not reported | 106.0 |
| Maths average scaled score | 107.0 | Not reported | 105.0 |
| Pupils | |||
| Pupils in the census | 407 | Not reported | |
| Free school meals (ever 6) | 23.5% | Not reported | |
| English as an additional language | 18.4% | Not reported | |
| SEN support | 15.7% | Not reported | |
| SEN with an EHC plan | 1.7% | Not reported | |
| Attendance | |||
| Overall absence | 5.5% | Not reported | 6.2% |
| Persistent absence | 15.3% | Not reported | 15.8% |
marks the stronger figure on measures with a clear direction. Rows describing a school's intake, such as free school meals, English as an additional language and SEN, carry no marker: they describe who a school serves, not how well it serves them.
Full profiles: Lordswood School · Swingate Primary School