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The Lenham School is a secondary school and sixth form in Lenham, Kent, England

30/08/2026

🎒 Welcome back to The Lenham School!

We are really looking forward to welcoming our students back and beginning another exciting school year together.

📅 Tuesday 1 September: Year 7 and Year 12 students
📅 Wednesday 2 September: All other students

Students should arrive promptly, wearing the correct school uniform and ready to make a positive start to the new term.

A great deal of work has taken place across the school site during the summer, including the creation of some fantastic new areas for students to enjoy during their break times. We cannot wait to welcome everyone back and see these new spaces come to life!

See you soon!

29/08/2026

🌟 Celebrating Inclusive Success: Success for Every Learner

Throughout this series, we have celebrated achievements across different areas of our curriculum. We conclude by recognising the progress made by students who may face additional barriers to their learning.

This year saw improved outcomes for students with SEND, narrowing gaps for students experiencing disadvantage, more students reaching key grade thresholds and greater access to higher grades.

Inclusion is not about lowering expectations. It is about ensuring every young person has the support, opportunity and encouragement needed to meet them. Behind these indicators are individual stories of determination, growing confidence and barriers being overcome.

We know that the work continues, but this progress demonstrates what can be achieved when high expectations are matched by the right support.

High expectations. The right support. No ceilings.

28/08/2026

🌟 Building Momentum in Our Core Subjects

Our final subject spotlight celebrates the clear year-on-year progress made across English Language, Mathematics and Combined Science.

📈 Mathematics
• Grade 4+ increased by 5%
• Grade 5+ increased by 8%

📚 English Language
• Grade 4+ increased by 9%
• Grade 5+ increased by 3%

🔬 Combined Science
• Grade 4–4+ increased by 4%
• Grade 5–5+ increased by 4%

These improvements reflect the hard work and determination of our students, together with the focused teaching and support provided by our staff.

There is more work ahead, but these gains represent positive momentum and a stronger foundation on which to build. Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this progress!

27/08/2026

🏆 SUBJECT SPOTLIGHT: SPORT ⚽

Our celebration of subject successes continues with Sport and another strong set of vocational outcomes.

In Sports BTEC, 75% of students achieved Level 2 Pass+, with half of the cohort securing Level 2 Merit+ and 12.5% achieving the top Distinction+ grades.

These results reflect the commitment of our students and the encouragement, expertise and high expectations of our PE team.

Sport at The Lenham School extends far beyond examination results. Through lessons, practical study, competitive fixtures and wider sporting opportunities, students develop teamwork, resilience, leadership and the determination to keep improving.

This has also been a year filled with memorable sporting moments, including fantastic team performances and trophy-winning success for both our boys’ and girls’ teams.

Congratulations to everyone involved—you have certainly raised the game! 🏅✨

25/08/2026

🎭 SUBJECT SPOTLIGHT: PERFORMING ARTS 🎶💃

Our celebration of subject successes continues with Performing Arts, bringing together achievement across Drama, Music and Dance.

In GCSE Drama, 66.7% of students achieved grade 4+, with half securing grade 5+ and an outstanding grade 8 among the results.

In Music, 63.6% achieved Level 2 Pass+, including 22.7% at Level 2 Merit+. GCSE Dance students also achieved positively, with 54.5% gaining grade 4+ and 27.3% securing grade 5+.

Performing Arts is about far more than examination outcomes. Through rehearsals, live performances and collaborative projects, students develop creativity, confidence, discipline, resilience and the ability to work successfully as part of a team.

Whether acting, singing, dancing or playing an instrument, our students continue to demonstrate the courage to express themselves and take centre stage.

Congratulations to all our performers and the staff who have encouraged and supported them! 🌟

24/08/2026

🍽️ Celebrating Hospitality & Catering Success: A Recipe for Success

We are delighted to celebrate another set of strong outcomes for our Hospitality & Catering students.

🌟 75% achieved a Level 2 Pass or above
🌟 39% achieved a Level 2 Merit
🌟 14% achieved a Level 2 Distinction

These results reflect far more than examination performance. Throughout the course, students developed practical skills, creativity, organisation, teamwork and the confidence to work successfully under pressure.

We are incredibly proud of their commitment and of the staff whose teaching, encouragement and expertise supported them throughout the course.

Congratulations to everyone involved!

23/08/2026

🎬 SUBJECT SPOTLIGHT: FILM STUDIES & INTERACTIVE MEDIA 🎧

Our celebration of subject successes continues with Film Studies and Interactive Media—two courses that combine creativity, analysis and practical production skills.

In GCSE Film Studies, an exceptional 92.3% of students achieved grade 4+, with 46.2% securing grade 5+.

Interactive Media students also achieved strong outcomes, with 63.2% gaining a Level 2 Pass+ and 47.4% achieving Level 2 Merit+.

These results reflect the imagination, determination and technical skill of our students, alongside the expertise and encouragement of their teachers.

From analysing how stories are constructed and exploring the worlds behind major productions to creating digital content, recording audio and developing practical media skills, students are given opportunities to collaborate, experiment and bring their own ideas to life.

Congratulations to everyone involved! 🎥🎙️✨

22/08/2026

🎨 SUBJECT SPOTLIGHT: ART

Our celebration of subject successes continues with Art and another set of results of which we are extremely proud.

An impressive 81.8% of students achieved grade 4+ in GCSE Art, with more than half—51.5%—securing grade 5+.

These outcomes reflect the creativity, resilience and commitment of our students, alongside the skill, encouragement and dedication of our Art team.

Art at The Lenham School is about far more than the final grade. From developing technical skills and experimenting with new ideas to collaborative workshops and opportunities to exhibit their work, students are encouraged to express themselves, take creative risks and grow in confidence.

Congratulations to all our talented young artists and everyone who supported them throughout their course! 🎨✨

21/08/2026

🌍 SUBJECT SPOTLIGHT: MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES 🇫🇷🇩🇪

As part of our series celebrating subject successes in this year’s GCSE results, we are delighted to begin with Modern Foreign Languages.

In French, 72.4% of students achieved grade 4+ and 44.8% achieved grade 5+. In German, 75% achieved grade 4+, with 54.2% securing grade 5+.

These strong outcomes reflect the determination of our students and the hard work and support of our MFL team.

At The Lenham School, learning a language is about much more than examination results. From engaging classroom learning and cultural competitions to trips and experiences that bring languages to life, the department continues to broaden horizons and open doors for our students.

Congratulations to everyone involved—we are incredibly proud of you!

Nous sommes fiers de vous! Wir sind stolz auf euch! 🌍✨

Address

Ham Lane
Maidstone
ME172LL

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

01622858267

Website

http://www.thelenham.viat.org.uk/

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