St Lawrence College has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
The information below is kept for reference.
St Lawrence College, Ramsgate
St Lawrence College is an independent school for pupils aged 10 to 18 in Ramsgate. It has a Christian/Evangelical religious character.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
St Lawrence College in detail
St Lawrence College in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, badminton, drama and cooking.
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 24 April 2027, an open day on Tuesday 27 April 2027 and an open day on Saturday 1 May 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Lawrence College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to St Lawrence College are St Lawrence College Junior School (under 0.1 miles) and Wellesley Haddon Dene School (1 mile).
St Lawrence College Junior SchoolWellesley Haddon Dene School
Where pupils go next
Of the 47 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 70% went on to university or other higher education and 2% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 87 pupils (31.8%) received SEN support and 2 (0.7%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ramsgate Rail Station, about 640 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Old Flour Mill (opposite), 310 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 426 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.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
No ISI inspection reports found for this school yet.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Lawrence College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby all-through school
Keep up with St Lawrence College
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
55%
Available places
274 pupils
500 places
226 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Ramsgate
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ramsgate
Across Kent council
Places available
19,539
Applications
18,644
Got 1st preference
78.9%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
87
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
32.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
274
Total Pupils
139
Boys
135
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about St Lawrence College
What are GCSE results like at St Lawrence College?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Lawrence College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
How many pupils go to St Lawrence College?
St Lawrence College has around 274 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to St Lawrence College?
St Lawrence College is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Where is St Lawrence College?
St Lawrence College is at College Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 7AE.