Priory Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cannon Road Ramsgate Kent CT11 9XT |
| Reference Number | 118416 |
Priory Infant School is performing well overall as it maintains its good status. The school fosters a welcoming environment where pupils feel included and enjoy their education. The focus on reading and mathematics has led to improvements in pupils' attainment. Leaders have been working diligently to enhance the curriculum and have effectively introduced innovative support systems for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Positive changes have been noted since the arrival of new leadership, particularly in developing teaching practices and student engagement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 157 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.5%
Girls: 53.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 51.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 25 | 41 |
| 2 | 28 | 31 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.9% |
| White, Other | 7% |
| African | 3.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.5% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2023 | School inspection |
| 15 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 06 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and well-behaved, contributing to a calm and purposeful environment.
- Strong emphasis on reading and mathematics results in good pupil attainment.
- Innovative support for pupils with complex SEND, including a bespoke nurture room.
- A variety of extra-curricular activities enriches pupils' wider interests.
- Leaders have high aspirations for all pupils, fostering inclusion and engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects lack clarity on key knowledge to be taught, impacting long-term retention.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 31 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Ellington Infant School
High Street, St Lawrence, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 0QH |
0.37 miles |
|
St Lawrence College Junior School
College Road, Ramsgate, CT11 7AF |
0.48 miles |
|
Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate
London Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 0ZZ |
0.48 miles |
|
St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy
Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 0QX |
0.53 miles |
|
St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School
St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School, Dane Park Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 7LS |
0.58 miles |
|
Newlands Primary School
Dumpton Lane, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 7AJ |
0.69 miles |
|
Ramsgate Arts Primary School
140-144 Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6PP |
0.84 miles |
|
Newington Community Primary School
Princess Margaret Avenue, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6HX |
0.97 miles |
|
Chilton Primary School
Chilton Lane, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 0LQ |
0.97 miles |
|
Dame Janet Primary Academy
Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6QY |
1.08 miles |
|
Ramsgate, Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Dumpton Park Drive, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1RR |
1.08 miles |
|
Maple Tree Primary School
162 Ramsgate Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2EW |
1.21 miles |
|
Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs
Rumfields Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2PW |
1.4 miles |
|
Wellesley Haddon Dene School
|
1.46 miles |
|
Upton Junior School
Upton Junior School, Edge End Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2AH |
1.73 miles |
|
St Mildred's Primary Infant School
St Mildred's Avenue, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2BX |
1.8 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs, St Peter's Park Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2BA |
2.09 miles |
|
St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School
Grange Road, St Peter's, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 3EP |
2.48 miles |
|
Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School
Beacon Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 3DG |
2.49 miles |
|
Northdown Primary School
Tenterden Way, Margate, Kent, CT9 3RE |
3.04 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School
Chatham Street, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 7PS |
0.17 miles |
|
The Old Priory School
Priory Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9PG |
0.44 miles |
|
St Lawrence College
College Road, Ramsgate, CT11 7AE |
0.48 miles |
|
The Royal Harbour Academy
Marlowe Way, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6FA |
0.85 miles |
|
Small Haven School
146-150, Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, Kent, CT12 6PT |
0.9 miles |
|
Foreland Fields School
Newlands Lane, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6RH |
1.02 miles |
|
Laleham Gap School
Ozengell Place, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6FH |
1.37 miles |
|
EKC Group
Ramsgate Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1PN |
1.57 miles |
|
St George's Church of England Foundation School
Westwood Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2LH |
1.71 miles |
|
Dane Court Grammar School
Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2RT |
1.72 miles |
|
The Charles Dickens School
Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2RL |
1.74 miles |
|
Cross Keys Learning
Suite 1 & 2 the Lead Centre, Dane Valley Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 3JJ |
2.41 miles |
|
Stone Bay School
70 Stone Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1EB |
2.49 miles |
|
Life Skills Enterprise
Northdown House, Northdown Park Road, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent, CT9 3TP |
3.06 miles |
|
St Anthony's School
St Anthony's Way, Margate, Kent, CT9 3RA |
3.1 miles |
|
Life Skills Manor
Baypoint Club, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9QL |
3.11 miles |
|
Great Oaks Small School
Jutes Lane, Minster, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 5FH |
3.14 miles |
|
Parkview Academy
8 Approach Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 2AN |
3.47 miles |
|
Hartsdown Academy
George V Avenue, Margate, Kent, CT9 5RE |
3.52 miles |
|
Cherry Tree
29 All Saints Avenue, Margate, Kent, CT9 5QN |
3.79 miles |