The Old Priory School
URN: 131422 • Ramsgate CT11 9PG
Overview
- Name
- The Old Priory School
- URN
- 131422
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 40.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Susan Howson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01843599322
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Priory Road, Ramsgate CT11 9PG
Summary
      The Old Priory School, located in Ramsgate, Kent, is an independent special school catering to a mixed-gender population of 15 pupils, with a capacity of 33. The school is part of Ethelbert Children's Services, which has over 40 years of experience in providing residential care, fostering, education, and therapeutic services to children who cannot live with their families. The ethos of the school focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment that fosters emotional literacy, self-esteem, and resilience among students.
The curriculum at The Old Priory School is tailored to meet the individual needs of each pupil, ensuring that they receive the appropriate educational support alongside their therapeutic requirements. The school works closely with more than 60 local authorities, facilitating a collaborative approach to care and education that prioritises the well-being and development of each child.
Ethelbert Children's Services emphasizes the importance of positive relationships and continuity in care, regularly reviewing placement plans to ensure that each child is supported effectively. This integrated approach helps to create a nurturing community that promotes stability and growth for all students.
      The curriculum at The Old Priory School is tailored to meet the individual needs of each pupil, ensuring that they receive the appropriate educational support alongside their therapeutic requirements. The school works closely with more than 60 local authorities, facilitating a collaborative approach to care and education that prioritises the well-being and development of each child.
Ethelbert Children's Services emphasizes the importance of positive relationships and continuity in care, regularly reviewing placement plans to ensure that each child is supported effectively. This integrated approach helps to create a nurturing community that promotes stability and growth for all students.
Useful links
- Residential Workers & Seniors (sen)
- Additional Support (SEND & SALT) (sen)
- Home (other)
- Policies & Documents (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies & Documents (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Residential (other)
- Our Model of Care (other)
- Positive Parenting (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Laleham Gap School (68.3)
- Foreland Fields School (58.4)
- Great Oaks Small School (54.0)
- East Court School (45.2)
- Northwood Centre (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 33 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 33 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 33 | 0.00 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 33 | 0.00 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 32 | 22 | 10 | 33 | 0.00 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 27 | 20 | 7 | 33 | 0.00 | 
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