The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 45% 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
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 735
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 44.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- Thanet Endeavour Learning Trust
- Head
- Mr James Williams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Location
Westfield Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5PA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHartsdown Technology College
Secondary · 624m away
Hartsdown Academy
Secondary · 624m away
Cherry Tree
Independent · 662m away
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate
Primary · 1.3km away
St Crispin's Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Royal School for Deaf Children Margate
Special school · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Garlinge Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Garlinge Primary School and Nursery?
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery currently has 735 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Garlinge Primary School and Nursery take?
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Garlinge Primary School and Nursery?
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery is in Margate, CT9 5PA, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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