St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School, based in Ramsgate, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.

St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School currently has around 204 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 41.2% boys and 58.8% girls. Around 37.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (63.2%). other white pupils make up about 15.2%

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.

School Information

Address: St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School, Dane Park Road, Ramsgate, CT11 7LS
Website: www.stethelbertsschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01843585555
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Kent
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Simon Marshall
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 118764

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 09/07/2015

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 204
Number of Boys: 84
Number of Girls: 120

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 19.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British63.20%129
Other White15.20%31
Other Mixed6.90%14
African5.40%11
Indian2.90%6
White and Asian2.00%4
Bangladeshi1.50%3
Chinese1.00%2
Other Black1.00%2
Other Asian0.50%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.50%1
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%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: Below Average (-2.3)
Writing: Average (-0.3)
Maths: Average (-1.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
48%
Town average
57%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
100.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
104.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
100.0
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
St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School
St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School, Dane Park Road , CT11 7LS
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Newlands Primary School
Dumpton Lane , CT11 7AJ
3out of 4 710 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newlands Primary School
Dumpton Lane , CT11 7AJ
- not rated 710 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ramsgate, Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Dumpton Park Drive , CT10 1RR
4out of 4 927 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Priory Infant School
Cannon Road , CT11 9XT
3out of 4 1,015 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School
Chatham Street , CT11 7PS
- not rated 750 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Chatham House Grammar School for Boys
Chatham Street , CT11 7PS
- not rated 750 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Clarendon House Grammar School
Clarendon Gardens , CT11 9BB
- not rated 1,059 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Clarendon House Grammar School
Clarendon Gardens , CT11 9BB
- not rated 1,059 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
The Royal Harbour Academy
Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH
2out of 4 1,470 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
EKC Group
Ramsgate Road , CT10 1PN
- not rated 1,905 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

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 2,820 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
East Court School
Victoria Parade , CT11 8ED
- not rated 529 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
St Lawrence College Junior School
College Road , CT11 7AF
- not rated 808 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
St Lawrence College
College Road , CT11 7AE
- not rated 808 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Gap House School
1 Southcliffe Parade , CT10 1TJ
- not rated 1,373 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Maple Tree Primary School
162 Ramsgate Road , Broadstairs CT10 2EW
- not rated 1,387 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.