The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 29.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- EKC SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Miss Gemma Silk (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Palm Bay Avenue, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent, CT9 3PP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLife Skills Enterprise
Independent · 1.0km away
Cliftonville Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Laleham School
Special school · 1.2km away
St Anthony's School
Special school · 1.2km away
Northdown Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Seameadows
Independent · 1.6km away
Lighthouse School
Independent · 1.6km away
Parkview Academy
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Palm Bay Primary School?
Palm Bay Primary School currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Palm Bay Primary School take?
Palm Bay Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Palm Bay Primary School?
Palm Bay Primary School is in Margate, CT9 3PP, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Palm Bay Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Palm Bay Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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