The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 64% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 315
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 63.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Sam Atkinson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6QY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSmall Haven School
Independent · 442m away
Ramsgate Arts Primary School
Primary · 541m away
Laleham Gap School
Special school · 724m away
The Royal Harbour Academy
Secondary · 816m away
Foreland Fields School
Special school · 834m away
Newington Community Primary School
Primary · 931m away
St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Action for Children Westwood School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dame Janet Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dame Janet Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dame Janet Primary Academy?
Dame Janet Primary Academy currently has 315 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dame Janet Primary Academy take?
Dame Janet Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dame Janet Primary Academy?
Dame Janet Primary Academy is in Ramsgate, CT12 6QY, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dame Janet Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Dame Janet Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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