The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 37.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Simon Marshall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School, Dane Park Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 7LS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEast Court School
Independent · 484m away
Newlands Primary School
Primary · 651m away
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School
Secondary · 686m away
St Lawrence College Junior School
Independent · 740m away
St Lawrence College
Independent · 740m away
Ramsgate, Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 849m away
Priory Infant School
Primary · 930m away
Gap House School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School?
St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School take?
St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School?
St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School is in Ramsgate, CT11 7LS, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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