Palm Bay Primary School is a primary school in Margate, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a community 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.
Palm Bay Primary School currently has around 424 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.5% boys and 46.5% girls. Around 23.8% 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.
| Address: | Palm Bay Avenue, Margate, CT9 3PP |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Lizzie Williams |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 118583 |
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 428 |
| Number of Pupils: | 424 |
| Number of Boys: | 227 |
| Number of Girls: | 197 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay Primary School Palm Bay Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3PP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palm Bay Primary School Palm Bay Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3PP | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Primary School Northumberland Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3LY | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Primary School Northumberland Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3LY | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northdown Primary School Tenterden Way , CT9 3RE | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Skills Enterprise Northdown House , Northdown Park Road CT9 3TP | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laleham School Northdown Park Road , Cliftonville CT9 2TP | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's School St Anthony's Way , CT9 3RA | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimson House School 1-19 Eastern Esplanade , Cliftonville CT9 2HH | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Honiton House School 25-27 Sweyn Road , Cliftonville CT9 2DG | - not rated | 1,717 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.