Newlands Primary School
Ramsgate, CT11 7AJ · Kent · primary school
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142nd 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 — 8.7/10 against 288 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newlands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 12.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join table tennis and football teams, participate in art and crafts, and attend both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 257 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Newlands Primary School
Overview
Newlands Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils feel valued and safe. Leaders provide a well-sequenced curriculum that ensures teachers are clear about learning objectives, fostering positive attitudes among students. While the school excels in reading and supporting pupils with special educational needs, there are specific gaps in subject knowledge and behaviour management that require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and valued, with adults ensuring the school is a welcoming place and supporting emotional needs effectively.
- Leaders provide a "clearly mapped-out curriculum that is ambitious," helping teachers know exactly what pupils need to learn and remember.
- Pupils achieve well in reading, with daily phonics teaching in early years and strong support for those who struggle.
- Staff swiftly identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, enabling them to learn alongside peers.
- Teachers use assessment well in mathematics and reading, ensuring pupils who are not secure in their learning receive appropriate support.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers carefully check what pupils know to help those with weak subject knowledge in subjects beyond English and mathematics catch up quickly.
- Leaders need to consistently provide adaptations to help pupils with special educational needs manage their emotions during playtimes, preventing them from becoming unsettled when returning to class.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving timely training to identify risks and leaders acting swiftly on concerns while working well with outside agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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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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