The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 221
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 51.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Thomas Platten
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
College Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4DB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Salmestone Primary School a selective school?
No. Salmestone Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Salmestone Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Salmestone Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Salmestone Primary School?
Salmestone Primary School currently has 221 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Salmestone Primary School take?
Salmestone Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Salmestone Primary School?
Salmestone Primary School is in Margate, CT9 4DB, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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