Dame Janet Primary Academy
Ramsgate, CT12 6QY · Kent · primary school
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221st of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.4/10 against 552 of them, against 5.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dame Janet Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Cleaning, Multi-skills, Science, Construction, Library, Times Tables Rock Stars, Blooket, Singing, Football, Tri-golf, Dance, Lego, Funky phonics, Games and giggles, Origami, Journalling/scrapbooking, Drawing, DJPA News Reporters, Book Club, and Mindfulness clubs. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 291 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help with reading? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Dame Janet Primary Academy
Overview
Dame Janet Primary Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils from all backgrounds are well known and their emotional well-being is a high priority. The school fosters a positive community where pupils behave well, work hard, and achieve well, particularly in English and mathematics. Leaders have implemented an ambitious curriculum and effective support systems, ensuring pupils are ready for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ambitious and robustly reviewed, particularly in English and mathematics, where pupils "confidently recall their learning over time."
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with staff having the "right expertise" to teach phonics and provide support for those who fall behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive individualised support and "achieve well alongside their peers."
- The school values care and emotional well-being, utilising specialist staff and a therapy dog to build "trusting relationships with staff."
- Recent improvements in writing focus on grammar and sentence structure, increasing pupils' confidence and resilience.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of newer subjects, the curriculum is not taught as consistently, meaning pupils "do not learn as much as they could."
- Processes to check what pupils have learned are still being refined, so teachers do not always know what pupils have understood or can apply.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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