Chilton Primary School, based in Ramsgate, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Chilton Primary School currently has around 418 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.4% boys and 53.6% girls. Around 17.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.2%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Chilton Lane, Ramsgate, CT11 0LQ
Website: http://www.chiltonprimary.co.uk/
Telephone: 01843597695
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Kent
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Alex McAuley
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 141766

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 09/01/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 418
Number of Boys: 194
Number of Girls: 224

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5% 4%
Persistent absence: 10.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British90.00%376
Other White2.90%12
White and Asian1.90%8
Other Mixed1.40%6
White and Black African1.20%5
Other (any other ethnic group)0.70%3
Unclassified0.70%3
White and Black Caribbean0.50%2
Indian0.50%2
Chinese0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-0.5)
Writing: Average (0.5)
Maths: Average (-0.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
76%
Town average
57%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
8%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
104.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
102.3
Local authority average
102.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chilton Primary School
Chilton Lane , CT11 0LQ
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Chilton Primary School
Chilton Lane , CT11 0LQ
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate
London Road , CT11 0ZZ
3out of 4 1,121 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ramsgate, Christ Church Church of England Junior School
London Road , CT11 0ZZ
- not rated 1,121 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Ellington Infant School
High Street , St Lawrence CT11 0QH
3out of 4 1,207 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Clarendon House Grammar School
Clarendon Gardens , CT11 9BB
- not rated 1,849 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Clarendon House Grammar School
Clarendon Gardens , CT11 9BB
- not rated 1,849 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School
Chatham Street , CT11 7PS
- not rated 1,993 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Chatham House Grammar School for Boys
Chatham Street , CT11 7PS
- not rated 1,993 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Boys More About School
The Ramsgate School
Stirling Way , CT12 6NB
- not rated 2,237 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Old Priory School
Priory Road , CT11 9PG
- not rated 1,563 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Small Haven School
146-150 , Newington Road CT12 6PT
- not rated 1,833 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Laleham Gap School
Ozengell Place , CT12 6FH
4out of 4 2,253 yd Foundation special school No Mixed More About School
St Lawrence College Junior School
College Road , CT11 7AF
- not rated 2,302 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
St Lawrence College
College Road , CT11 7AE
- not rated 2,302 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.