Monkton Church of England Primary School has closed (Tuesday 31 March 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Monkton Church of England Primary School.
Monkton Church of England Primary School, Ramsgate
Monkton Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Ramsgate. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 10 schools in Ramsgate with published results, and 5,775th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.4 first-choice applications for every place. It was 94% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Monkton Church of England Primary School in detail
Monkton Church of England Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Monkton Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 79% in reading and 64% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Monkton Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Monkton Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 74 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Monkton Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Monkton Church of England Primary School are Monkton Church of England Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Minster Church of England Primary School (1.4 miles); Minster Church of England Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 68% reading, 69% maths); and St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 86% reading, 79% maths).
Monkton Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Monkton Church of England Primary SchoolMinster Church of England Primary SchoolMinster Church of England Primary SchoolSt Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 25 pupils (25.5%) received SEN support and 3 (3.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Monkton Church of England Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Minster Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (opposite), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 14 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
Monkton Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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; DfE school workforce census; 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 years agoThis judgement is from September 2018, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2018 inspection - down from Outstanding.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
31.6%
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 improved from 79% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 64% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 79% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.5
Avg class size
19.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Monkton Church of England Primary School.
- Khickster Wraparound Care - MonktonAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Monkton Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Monkton Church of England Primary School is in Kent; for families living there:
Apply to Kent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
99 pupils
105 places
6 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.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
25
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
28.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
98
Total Pupils
51
Boys
47
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
11.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,851
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,487
Per pupil
£722k
Total funding
£42k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.3%
Overall absence
17.8%
Persistent absence
90
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Monkton Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Monkton Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Monkton Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is Monkton Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Monkton Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Monkton Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Monkton Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Monkton Church of England Primary School?
Monkton Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Monkton Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Monkton Church of England Primary School average 24.5 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Monkton Church of England Primary School?
Monkton Church of England Primary School has around 98 pupils on roll. 32% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Monkton Church of England Primary School?
6.3% of sessions were missed at Monkton Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 17.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Monkton Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Monkton Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Monkton Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Khickster Wraparound Care - Monkton (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is Monkton Church of England Primary School?
Monkton Church of England Primary School is at Monkton Street, Monkton, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 4JQ.