Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate, Ramsgate
Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Ramsgate. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2016. That was 10 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 10 schools in Ramsgate with published results, and 11,322nd of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Capacity
- 93% full
- Attendance
- Below England average
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate in detail
Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate in its own words
In its own words: "Democracy is a principle that we uphold in our school. Pupils have the opportunity to have their voices heard through class debates, discussions, our School Council and pupil questionnaires. Each class has a regular opportunity to share ideas and to contribute to decisions and choices in school, with the class representative taking forward their views."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £2.50 per day.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate reached the expected standard in reading and 62% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (71% in reading, 67% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate
Across Kent, 90% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 98% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Kent lodged 237 appeals against primary school offers; 166 reached a hearing and 18 succeeded (10.8% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate are Ellington Infant School (0.5 miles, Good); Priory Infant School (0.5 miles, Good); Chilton Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 84% maths); and St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 59% reading, 65% maths).
Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Ellington Infant SchoolPriory Infant SchoolChilton Primary SchoolSt Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy
Who goes there
55.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ramsgate Rail Station, about 1130 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Grange Road Roundabout (after), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 348 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate issued 24 suspensions, 10.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate are Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School (0.6 miles) and The Royal Harbour Academy (1.5 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2016 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
55.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 72% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 67% to 62% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 81% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.4
Avg class size
27.4
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 27
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 21 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
224 pupils
240 places
16 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Ramsgate
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ramsgate
Across Kent council
Places available
18,893
Applications
16,593
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
31
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
19.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
223
Total Pupils
114
Boys
109
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
18.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,656
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,145
Per pupil
£1569k
Total funding
£164k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.0%
Overall absence
22.6%
Persistent absence
234
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate
Questions parents ask about Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate
What are SATs results like at Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate?
Of the pupils at Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 72% reached the expected standard in reading and 62% did so in maths.
What is Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate's Ofsted rating?
Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate?
No fixed boundary. When Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate?
Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 240 places.
How big are the classes at Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate?
Classes at Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate average 27.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate?
Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate has around 223 pupils on roll. 55% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate?
7% of sessions were missed at Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate in 2024/25. 22.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 21 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate?
Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate is at London Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 0ZZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)