The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
50% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 277
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 69%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Hannah Taylor
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
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Location
St Peter's Footpath, Margate, Kent, CT9 2SP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestgate College
Special school · 663m away
Royal School for Deaf Children Margate
Special school · 705m away
Parkview School
Independent · 707m away
Parkview Academy
Independent · 708m away
Seameadows
Independent · 899m away
Lighthouse School
Independent · 908m away
Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 933m away
Laleham School
Special school · 956m away
Questions parents ask
What is Drapers Mills Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Drapers Mills Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Drapers Mills Primary Academy?
Drapers Mills Primary Academy currently has 277 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Drapers Mills Primary Academy take?
Drapers Mills Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Drapers Mills Primary Academy?
Drapers Mills Primary Academy is in Margate, CT9 2SP, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Drapers Mills Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Drapers Mills Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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