Ramsgate Arts Primary School
Ramsgate, CT12 6PP · Kent · primary school
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115th 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 — 8.8/10 against 2,325 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ramsgate Arts Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a Creative After School Club, sports day, The Viking Games, and art competitions including Mr Doodle. Trips include Frameless and Take One Picture. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 409 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 Creative After School Club support pupils who finish early? What specific activities are included in The Viking Games? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Ramsgate Arts Primary School
Overview
Ramsgate Arts Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "creative, unique, high-quality education" that pupils value highly. The inspection confirms that the school provides a welcoming environment where children are "friendly, curious, happy and polite," with strong personal development and an ambitious curriculum. However, the report notes that the implementation of this curriculum is not yet fully embedded across all areas, leading to variability in core subject outcomes.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an "extended arts curriculum offer" and regular visits to galleries, theatres, and local sites, fostering creativity and community pride.
- Behaviour is good, with staff modelling values consistently so that "there is no lost learning time."
- The personal development curriculum is a "real strength," with "focus weeks" integrating citizenship, emotional literacy, and British values.
- Early years provision is effective, with daily phonics teaching and books "correctly matched to the sounds being taught."
- Staff are dedicated, and leaders manage workload and well-being with care, creating a supportive team culture.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure the "well-designed and ambitious curriculum is fully embedded from early years onwards" to address variability in progress.
- Leaders need to continue work to ensure high expectations are realised consistently in reading, writing, and mathematics so that "pupils achieve highly."
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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