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Schools in CT9

A postcode district in Kent

  • Postcode district
  • 25 schools and nurseries

In short: CT9 is a postcode district in Kent with 9 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries259 primary · 5 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in CT9

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All CT9 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in CT9

9 in CT9, best first

Palm Bay Primary School

Margate, CT9 3PP · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results below the England average.

72 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1159%

England 62%

Days missed
5.8%
Pupils
407
Pupils per teacher
19.2
View school Palm Bay Primary School

Salmestone Primary School

Margate, CT9 4DB · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

28 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1166%

England 62%

Days missed
9.9%
Pupils
216
Pupils per teacher
24.4
View school Salmestone Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in CT9

5 in CT9, best first

Hartsdown Academy

Margate, CT9 5RE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas

Results well below the England average.

103 first choices, 144 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1635.3

England 46.2

Days missed
14.9%
Pupils
868
Pupils per teacher
13.5
View school Hartsdown Academy

Nurseries in CT9

11 in CT9, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in CT9

1 in CT9, by the school's Eduscope score

Hartsdown Academy

Margate, CT9 5RE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas

Results well below the England average.

103 first choices, 144 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1635.3

England 46.2

Days missed
14.9%
Pupils
868
Pupils per teacher
13.5
View school Hartsdown Academy

Special Schools in CT9

4 in CT9. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Liberty College

Margate, CT9 4JA · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 24

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

View school Liberty College

St Anthony's School

Margate, CT9 3RA · Special · All-through · Ages 7 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
24.8%
Pupils
110
Pupils per teacher
5.9
View school St Anthony's School

Parkview Academy

Ct9 2an · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
4
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Parkview Academy

Private Schools in CT9

2 in CT9. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Parkview Academy

Ct9 2an · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
4
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Parkview Academy

Life Skills Enterprise

Margate, CT9 3TP · Independent · Secondary · Ages 10 to 18

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
17
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Life Skills Enterprise
The map

Every school in CT9, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School, GoodSt Anthony's School, GoodGarlinge Primary School and Nursery, GoodEnterprise Learning Alliance, GoodHartsdown Academy, Needs attention in 2 areasNorthdown Primary School, GoodSalmestone Primary School, GoodDrapers Mills Primary Academy, Needs attention in 4 areasCliftonville Primary School, GoodSt Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate, Good or betterParkview Academy, Requires improvementLiberty College, GoodPalm Bay Primary School, Good or betterLife Skills EnterpriseMy Nursery, GoodTownsend Montessori Nurseries @ Margate, OutstandingBright Start Nursery, GoodLittle Oaks Margate, GoodMeadow Nursery, GoodThe Avenues Montessori, GoodSunshine Preschool, GoodManor House Nursery School Limited, OutstandingCocoon in Margate, Strong standard in every areaBright Start CliftonvilleFirst Steps Nursery, Good
  • Outstanding2
  • Good15
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet7
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every CT9 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

CT9 has 25 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in CT9

Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.

Questions

Questions parents ask about CT9

How many schools are in CT9?

CT9 has 25 schools, including 9 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 4 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in CT9?

The highest-ranked schools in CT9 on Eduscope are Palm Bay Primary School, St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate, Salmestone Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in CT9?

There are 2 independent schools in CT9, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in CT9?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 25 schools in CT9 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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