Is St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 19 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 372nd of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy?

Applications for Reception places at St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy

Q: What are St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 57% of pupils at St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Newington Road, Ramsgate, CT11 0QX

Local ranking372nd of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

256

Capacity

7-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 March 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 57.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 2.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 59.0%
Writing (Expected): 74.0%
Maths (Expected): 65.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 57.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 46

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 129
Boys: 66 (55%)
Girls: 54 (45%)
Capacity: 256 (47% full)
SEND: 21.7%
FSM Eligible: 64.3%
EAL: 12.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.4%
SEN Support: 16.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Budget per Pupil: £9,078/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 8.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 76.6%
White Other: 7.0%
Mixed Other: 4.7%
Black African: 3.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.3%
Asian Indian: 2.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.6%

76.6%

White British

7.0%

White Other

4.7%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01843592257

info@stlaurencejuniors.co.uk

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Newington Road

Ramsgate, South East

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Administrative

URN: 138592
UKPRN: 10038488
Establishment No.: 2014
Trust: THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST

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