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Schools in Ramsgate

A town in Kent

  • Town
  • 29 schools and nurseries
  • 5,821 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Ramsgate at a glance

Behind England on attendance

How Ramsgate's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries2910 primary · 2 secondary · 12 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1161%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths53%Attainment 8 48.5, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary47%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school26%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Ramsgate

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 Ramsgate primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Ramsgate

10 mainstream schools in Ramsgate, best first

Chilton Primary School

Ramsgate, CT11 0LQ · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

103 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1178%

England 62%

Days missed
3.9%
Pupils
418
Pupils per teacher
17.8
View school Chilton Primary School

Ramsgate Arts Primary School

Ramsgate, CT12 6PP · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

58 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1173%

England 62%

Days missed
6.5%
Pupils
409
Pupils per teacher
18.4
View school Ramsgate Arts Primary School

Newlands Primary School

Ramsgate, CT11 7AJ · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

29 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1170%

England 62%

Days missed
7.6%
Pupils
257
Pupils per teacher
21.8
View school Newlands Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in Ramsgate

2 mainstream schools in Ramsgate, best first

Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School

Ramsgate, CT11 7PS · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results well above the England average.

121 first choices, 133 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1662.2

England 46.2

Days missed
7.2%
Pupils
1,334
Pupils per teacher
17.4
View school Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School

The Royal Harbour Academy

Ramsgate, CT12 6FA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Urgent improvement in 1 area

Results well below the England average.

233 first choices, 212 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1631.1

England 46.2

Days missed
15.8%
Pupils
1,045
Pupils per teacher
15.3
View school The Royal Harbour Academy

Nurseries in Ramsgate

12 in Ramsgate, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Ramsgate

4 in Ramsgate, by the school's Eduscope score

Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School

Ramsgate, CT11 7PS · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results well above the England average.

121 first choices, 133 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1662.2

England 46.2

Days missed
7.2%
Pupils
1,334
Pupils per teacher
17.4
View school Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School

The Royal Harbour Academy

Ramsgate, CT12 6FA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Urgent improvement in 1 area

Results well below the England average.

233 first choices, 212 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1631.1

England 46.2

Days missed
15.8%
Pupils
1,045
Pupils per teacher
15.3
View school The Royal Harbour Academy

Laleham Gap School

Ramsgate, CT12 6FH · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
12.6%
Pupils
253
Pupils per teacher
7.1
View school Laleham Gap School

Special Schools in Ramsgate

4 in Ramsgate. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Laleham Gap School

Ramsgate, CT12 6FH · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
12.6%
Pupils
253
Pupils per teacher
7.1
View school Laleham Gap School

Small Haven School

Kent, CT12 6PT · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
35
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Small Haven School

Foreland Fields School

Ramsgate, CT12 6RH · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
11.1%
Pupils
295
Pupils per teacher
6.8
View school Foreland Fields School

Private Schools in Ramsgate

3 in Ramsgate. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Small Haven School

Kent, CT12 6PT · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
35
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Small Haven School

The Old Priory School

Ramsgate, CT11 9PG · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
20
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Old Priory School
The map

Every school in Ramsgate, 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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Ellington Infant School, GoodPriory Infant School, GoodSt Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, GoodSt Lawrence College Junior School, InspectedForeland Fields School, GoodThe Old Priory School, GoodLaleham Gap School, OutstandingSmall Haven School, OutstandingChatham & Clarendon Grammar School, Good in every areaNewlands Primary School, GoodSt Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy, GoodDame Janet Primary Academy, GoodChrist Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate, Needs attention in 3 areasChilton Primary School, OutstandingRamsgate Arts Primary School, GoodThe Royal Harbour Academy, Urgent improvement in 1 areaNewington Community Primary School, OutstandingFledgelings Day Nursery LTD, GoodRock of Ages Nursery, Urgent improvement in 6 areasExplorers Nursery, GoodButtons Preschool, GoodThe Learning Tree, GoodU1R Thanet Nursery, GoodThe Grange Montessori, OutstandingHand in Hand Nursery, GoodGrowing Together Nursery, GoodBright Start Ramsgate, GoodPlaywise Childcare LimitedMother Goose Nursery, Good
  • Outstanding5
  • Good18
  • Not graded yet6
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.

Postcodes

Browse Ramsgate by postcode

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Ramsgate vs England

How good are Ramsgate's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Ramsgate

RamsgateEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 9 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    61%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    53%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    26%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    47%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 13 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding4
  • Good9
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Ramsgate in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%55%70%20182019202320242025
61% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%60%80%2018201920222023202420252026
49% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
26% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Ramsgate has 29 schools and nurseries.

There are 2% fewer pupils than in 2018.

47% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Ramsgate's state schools each January.

Down 2% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Ramsgate47%

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 Ramsgate

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Ramsgate

How many schools are in Ramsgate?

Ramsgate has 29 schools, including 14 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 3 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 Ramsgate?

The highest-ranked schools in Ramsgate on Eduscope are Chilton Primary School, Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School, Ramsgate Arts 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.

What percentage of schools in Ramsgate are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Ramsgate hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 4 schools rated Outstanding and 9 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Ramsgate perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Ramsgate, 61% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Ramsgate?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Ramsgate is 15.3:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Ramsgate schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Ramsgate is 25.8%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Ramsgate?

There are 5,821 pupils enrolled across schools in Ramsgate, with 2,894 in primary and 2,927 in secondary. 42.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Ramsgate?

There are 3 independent schools in Ramsgate. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in Ramsgate on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Ramsgate?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 29 schools in Ramsgate 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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