Located in Ramsgate, Foreland Fields School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 3 to 19. The school is a foundation special school 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Foreland Fields School currently has around 291 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 69.8% boys and 30.2% girls. Around 44.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 12.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 37.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Newlands Lane, Ramsgate, CT12 6RH |
| Website: | www.foreland.kent.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01843863891 |
| School Type: | Foundation special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Adrian Mount |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119041 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/06/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 291 |
| Number of Boys: | 203 |
| Number of Girls: | 88 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 37.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 85.20% | 248 |
| Other White | 4.50% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 6 |
| African | 1.40% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs Rumfields Road , CT10 2PW | - not rated | 744 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Janet Community Junior School Newington Road , CT12 6QY | - not rated | 814 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Janet Primary Academy Newington Road , CT12 6QY | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Janet Community Infant School Newington Road , CT12 6PR | - not rated | 910 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Primary School Dumpton Lane , CT11 7AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellington School for Girls Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | - not rated | 248 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Royal Harbour Academy Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | - not rated | 305 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Harbour Academy Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | 2out of 4 | 311 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ramsgate School Stirling Way , CT12 6NB | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marlowe Academy Marlowe Way , CT12 6NB | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKC Group Ramsgate Road , CT10 1PN | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England Foundation School Westwood Road , CT10 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreland Fields School Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beechbrook/Ashbrook Centre 4 Beech Drive , CT10 2LL | - not rated | 833 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Northwood Centre Highfield Road , CT12 6QX | - not rated | 899 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence College Junior School College Road , CT11 7AF | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence College College Road , CT11 7AE | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.