Laleham Gap School
URN: 134971 • Ramsgate CT12 6FH
Overview
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Les Milton (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01843570598
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ozengell Place, Ramsgate CT12 6FH
Summary
Laleham Gap School is a foundation special school located in Ramsgate, Kent, catering to a mixed-gender population of 241 pupils, all of whom have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). The school prioritises child health and wellbeing, fostering a strong safeguarding culture to ensure the safety of all students. With a focus on individual needs, the school aims to help each child reach their full potential through a tailored curriculum that promotes personal development, social interaction, and communication skills.
The curriculum at Laleham Gap is designed to be broad and balanced, adapting the National Curriculum to meet the diverse needs of its pupils. Classes typically consist of around 10 students, led by experienced teachers and supported by skilled teaching assistants and in-house therapy staff. This approach enables pupils to make good and outstanding progress, with secondary students achieving a range of qualifications, including GCSEs and vocational courses.
Laleham Gap School values collaboration among staff, governors, parents, and the wider community to create a supportive learning environment. The school is committed to preparing students for successful futures, not only academically but also as valued contributors to society.
The curriculum at Laleham Gap is designed to be broad and balanced, adapting the National Curriculum to meet the diverse needs of its pupils. Classes typically consist of around 10 students, led by experienced teachers and supported by skilled teaching assistants and in-house therapy staff. This approach enables pupils to make good and outstanding progress, with secondary students achieving a range of qualifications, including GCSEs and vocational courses.
Laleham Gap School values collaboration among staff, governors, parents, and the wider community to create a supportive learning environment. The school is committed to preparing students for successful futures, not only academically but also as valued contributors to society.
Useful links
- parents online system D (other)
- Video Resource Centre (other)
- Log in (other)
- H Wellbeingand Therapies (other)
- E Careers (other)
- CEOP (other)
- Childline (other)
- Crisis Helplines (other)
- Single Point of Access (other)
- NSPCC (other)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 4 - 18
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)
- Capacity
- 188
- Pupils
- 241
- Boys
- 170
- Girls
- 71
- FSM %
- 42.30
- Open date
- 2005-04-11
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 241 | 170 | 71 | 188 | 42.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 224 | 162 | 62 | 188 | 23.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 217 | 161 | 56 | 188 | 36.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 217 | 161 | 56 | 178 | 36.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 212 | 158 | 54 | 178 | 33.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 202 | 156 | 46 | 170 | 25.50 |
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