The Old Priory School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Priory Road Ramsgate Kent CT11 9PG |
| Phone | 01843599322 |
| Reference Number | 131422 |
The Old Priory School demonstrates significant improvement since its last inspection, moving from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good' overall. The school delivers a supportive and nurturing environment for students, particularly those with complex emotional, social, and behavioral needs, ensuring that they feel valued and engaged in their education. Strengths include the exceptional quality of behavior management and the extensive vocational training opportunities provided, which prepare students for adulthood and build life skills. The leadership is committed to maintaining high academic standards and continuing to develop an enriching curriculum that addresses both academic and personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 15 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 80%
Girls: 20% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 23 Jun 2015 | Standard inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2012 | Standard inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2010 | Monitoring inspection |
| 11 Nov 2008 | Standard inspection: |
| 24 May 2004 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional support for students with complex emotional and behavioral needs.
- Outstanding behavior and attitudes among pupils.
- Strong vocational education program that builds practical life skills.
- High levels of pupil engagement and attendance.
- Comprehensive personal development and citizenship curriculum.
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of effective planning for developing pupils' writing fluency.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 28 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 28 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 27 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 14 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 27 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 28 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 28 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 25 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 23 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 34 | 0 |
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