Located in Ramsgate, Laleham Gap School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 4 to 18. 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.
Laleham Gap School currently has around 241 pupils on roll, which is about 128% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 70.5% boys and 29.5% girls. Around 42.3% 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 13.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.4%).
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.
Around 83% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 67% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Ozengell Place, Ramsgate, CT12 6FH |
| Website: | www.lgs.kent.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01843570598 |
| School Type: | Foundation special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Les Milton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 134971 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/04/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 188 |
| Number of Pupils: | 241 |
| Number of Boys: | 170 |
| Number of Girls: | 71 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 13.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 35.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 88.40% | 213 |
| Other Mixed | 3.30% | 8 |
| Other White | 2.50% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 2.10% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dame Janet Primary Academy Newington Road , CT12 6QY | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Janet Community Infant School Newington Road , CT12 6PR | - not rated | 791 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Janet Community Junior School Newington Road , CT12 6QY | - not rated | 879 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Community Primary School Princess Margaret Avenue , CT12 6HX | 4out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Community Primary School Princess Margaret Avenue , CT12 6HX | - not rated | 904 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ramsgate School Stirling Way , CT12 6NB | - not rated | 435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marlowe Academy Marlowe Way , CT12 6NB | - not rated | 435 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Harbour Academy Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Harbour Academy Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | 2out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellington School for Girls Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,070 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laleham Gap School Ozengell Place , CT12 6FH | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Centre Highfield Road , CT12 6QX | - not rated | 822 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Haven School 146-150 , Newington Road CT12 6PT | - not rated | 831 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Action for Children Westwood School 479 Margate Road , Westwood CT10 2QA | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood School 479 Margate Road , Westwood CT10 2QA | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.