Palm Bay Primary School
URN: 118583 • Margate CT9 3PP
Overview
- Name
- Palm Bay Primary School
- URN
- 118583
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lizzie Williams (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Palm Bay Avenue, Margate CT9 3PP
Summary
Palm Bay Primary School is a community school located in Margate, Kent, catering to 424 pupils aged 5-11. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where each child is valued for their individuality. With a strong emphasis on collaboration with families, the school aims to support both academic achievements and personal development, ensuring that children grow with confidence and curiosity.
The curriculum at Palm Bay is designed to be both challenging and enjoyable, integrating various subjects through topic-based learning. This approach not only enhances academic understanding but also encourages creativity and critical thinking. The school's unique location near the sea provides opportunities for outdoor learning, including a Forest and Beach School, which enriches the educational experience.
Palm Bay Primary School is committed to promoting values such as inclusivity, resilience, and kindness. The school community celebrates diversity and encourages pupils to embrace challenges while supporting one another in their aspirations. This ethos is central to the school's mission of preparing children for a successful future.
The curriculum at Palm Bay is designed to be both challenging and enjoyable, integrating various subjects through topic-based learning. This approach not only enhances academic understanding but also encourages creativity and critical thinking. The school's unique location near the sea provides opportunities for outdoor learning, including a Forest and Beach School, which enriches the educational experience.
Palm Bay Primary School is committed to promoting values such as inclusivity, resilience, and kindness. The school community celebrates diversity and encourages pupils to embrace challenges while supporting one another in their aspirations. This ethos is central to the school's mission of preparing children for a successful future.
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Nearby alternatives
- Cliftonville Primary School (62.3)
- Garlinge Primary School and Nursery (62.1)
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate (54.5)
- Salmestone Primary School (51.7)
- Northdown Primary School (51.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 424 | 227 | 197 | 428 | 23.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 424 | 227 | 197 | 428 | 23.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 424 | 227 | 197 | 428 | 23.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 424 | 227 | 197 | 428 | 23.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 426 | 233 | 193 | 428 | 19.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 423 | 232 | 191 | 420 | 12.50 |
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