The Royal Harbour Academy is a secondary school in Ramsgate, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

The Royal Harbour Academy currently has around 1013 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53% boys and 47% girls. Around 61.4% 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 15%. Persistent absence is recorded at 46.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.6%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Newlands Lane, Ramsgate, CT12 6RH
Website: www.rha.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01843572500
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Kent
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Simon Pullen
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 149554

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 08/01/2020

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 916
Number of Pupils: 1013
Number of Boys: 537
Number of Girls: 476

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 15% 4%
Persistent absence: 46.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British84.60%857
Other White7.20%73
Other Mixed1.60%16
White and Black Caribbean1.60%16
African1.30%13
Other (any other ethnic group)0.80%8
Unclassified0.70%7
Gypsy/Roma0.30%3
Caribbean0.30%3
Indian0.30%3
White and Asian0.20%2
White and Black African0.20%2
Irish0.20%2
Pakistani0.20%2
Bangladeshi0.20%2
Chinese0.20%2
Other Asian0.10%1
Other Black0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
-0.33
Local authority average
-0.57
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
30%
Local authority average
28%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
32%
Local authority average
39%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
43.0
Local authority average
42.3
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
3.9
Local authority average
3.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newlands Primary School
Dumpton Lane , CT11 7AJ
3out of 4 817 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newlands Primary School
Dumpton Lane , CT11 7AJ
- not rated 817 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Dame Janet Community Junior School
Newington Road , CT12 6QY
- not rated 850 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Dame Janet Primary Academy
Newington Road , CT12 6QY
3out of 4 891 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Dame Janet Community Infant School
Newington Road , CT12 6PR
- not rated 891 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Royal Harbour Academy
Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH
2out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Royal Harbour Academy
Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH
- not rated 14 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Ellington School for Girls
Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH
- not rated 100 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School
The Ramsgate School
Stirling Way , CT12 6NB
- not rated 1,243 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Marlowe Academy
Marlowe Way , CT12 6NB
- not rated 1,243 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable 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 1,953 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 1,524 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Foreland Fields School
Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH
3out of 4 311 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School
St Lawrence College Junior School
College Road , CT11 7AF
- not rated 740 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
St Lawrence College
College Road , CT11 7AE
- not rated 740 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Northwood Centre
Highfield Road , CT12 6QX
- not rated 966 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Small Haven School
146-150 , Newington Road CT12 6PT
- not rated 1,051 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.