Laleham Gap School

Laleham Gap School is performing exceptionally well, as noted in its recent inspection where it was rated outstanding in all areas. The school provides a supportive and nurturing environment for its pupils, many of whom have faced challenges in their previous educational experiences. Through personalized education and strong pastoral care, teachers foster a family-like atmosphere that helps students thrive both academically and emotionally. The commitment to high-quality education, effective behaviour management, and a focus on personal development ensures that pupils are well-equipped for future success.

Strengths

• Exceptional quality of education provided.
• Strong pastoral care that helps pupils feel safe and happy.
• Staff develop a detailed understanding of individual pupil needs.
• Engaging learning opportunities that capture pupils' attention.
• Strong emphasis on reading and proficient phonics instruction.
• Highly personalized curriculum in the sixth form.
• Exceptional personal development supported by various therapies.
• Effective safeguarding culture throughout the school.

In 2024–25 pupils at Laleham Gap School attended 87.4% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 33.8% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 1.7% of pupils at Laleham Gap School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Laleham Gap School had 7.1 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 24.4% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Laleham Gap School had 253 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: speech, language and communication needs.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Laleham Gap School received £26,530 and spent £26,978 for each of its 253 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £327,000 (£1,292 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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All schools in Ramsgate · Kent local authority: places and applications

Laleham Gap School is part of Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (Ksent), which runs 11 schools. The nearest others:

• Foreland Fields School Ramsgate
• St Anthony's School Margate
• Stone Bay School Broadstairs
• The Orchard School Canterbury
• Elms School Dover
• The Beacon Folkestone Folkestone
• Five Acre Wood School Maidstone
• Ifield School Gravesend
• Nexus Foundation Special School Tonbridge
• Broomhill Bank School Tunbridge Wells

What is Laleham Gap School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Laleham Gap School is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2023.

When was Laleham Gap School last inspected by Ofsted?

Laleham Gap School was last inspected in June 2023.

How many pupils does Laleham Gap School have?

Laleham Gap School has 253 pupils on roll.

What age range does Laleham Gap School cover?

Laleham Gap School for pupils aged 4 to 18.

What are Laleham Gap School's GCSE results?

In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 20.3, and 10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

What are Laleham Gap School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Laleham Gap School?

Laleham Gap School is at Ozengell Place, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6FH.