Schools in Margate
Margate has 10 schools: 8 primary and 2 secondary or all-through. 80% of the 10 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Hartsdown Academy has the highest Attainment 8 score (35.3 in 2026). Among primary schools, St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (75% in 2025).
- 13 schools
- 2 secondary
- 8 primary
Secondary Schools in Margate
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartsdown Academy | Needs attention | 35.3 (2026) | -0.39 (2024) | 868 |
| 2 | St Anthony's School | Good | – | – | 110 |
Primary Schools in Margate
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate | Good | 75% (2025) | 284 |
| 2 | Salmestone Primary School | Good | 66% (2025) | 216 |
| 3 | Palm Bay Primary School | Good | 59% (2025) | 407 |
| 4 | Garlinge Primary School and Nursery | Good | 56% (2025) | 726 |
| 5 | Northdown Primary School | Good | 52% (2025) | 302 |
| 6 | Drapers Mills Primary Academy | Needs attention | 51% (2025) | 246 |
| 7 | Cliftonville Primary School | Good | 44% (2025) | 845 |
| 8 | Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School | Good | 31% (2025) | 397 |
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