SchoolScoresSt Laurence In Thanet CofE Junior Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST
Newington Road, Ramsgate, CT11 0QX
01843 592257 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 March 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Ramsgate comparisons use the 7 of its 12 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 5 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Ramsgate | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ramsgate. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ramsgate. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ramsgate. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 87% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 20 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ramsgate. Higher than 5% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 85% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ramsgate. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Ramsgate figures pool parents at the Ramsgate schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
46 pupils in this year group.
57% — 5 points below the Kent average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 59% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 65% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kent. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 12 state primary schools in Ramsgate. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 64.3% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 12 state primary schools in Ramsgate. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 12 state primary schools in Ramsgate. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 12 state primary schools in Ramsgate. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Ramsgate. Lower than 3% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Ramsgate. Lower than 9% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 22.1% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Ramsgate. Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 14.7 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Ramsgate. Lower than 2% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.78% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 10th highest of 12 state primary schools in Ramsgate. Higher than 17% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.1 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 11th highest of 12 state primary schools in Ramsgate. Higher than 20% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.9 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 12 state primary schools in Ramsgate. Higher than 83% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 25.0% | 14.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Ellington Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022
- Ramsgate Arts Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newington Community Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Priory Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
- St Lawrence College Junior School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Christ Church CofE Junior School, Ramsgate 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2021 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dame Janet Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chilton Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newlands Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Laurence In Thanet CofE Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Laurence In Thanet CofE Junior Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 March 2024.
How did St Laurence In Thanet CofE Junior Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Laurence In Thanet CofE Junior Academy?
57% of the 23 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend St Laurence In Thanet CofE Junior Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138592.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.