Garlinge Primary School and Nursery
URN: 135212 • Margate CT9 5PA
Overview
- Name
- Garlinge Primary School and Nursery
- URN
- 135212
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Thanet Endeavour Learning Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Williams (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01843221877
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Westfield Road, Margate CT9 5PA
Summary
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery, located in Margate, Kent, is a mixed foundation primary school serving approximately 735 pupils, with a capacity of 840. Established in the 1930s, the school has a long-standing commitment to the local community and has recently expanded its facilities, including new classrooms, a sports hall, and an IT learning space. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, celebrating diversity and ensuring that all children are respected, regardless of their background.
The curriculum at Garlinge is designed to provide a broad and engaging educational experience. The school offers free forest school education for Year R and Year 1 pupils, along with free school trips for all students from Year R to Year 6. High-quality sports and physical education are integral to the school's offerings, alongside various after-school clubs and opportunities for outdoor learning.
Garlinge Primary School actively promotes strong partnerships with parents and families, encouraging involvement in school events and activities. The school is dedicated to supporting all pupils, with a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SEND-Co) in place to ensure that every child's needs are met.
The curriculum at Garlinge is designed to provide a broad and engaging educational experience. The school offers free forest school education for Year R and Year 1 pupils, along with free school trips for all students from Year R to Year 6. High-quality sports and physical education are integral to the school's offerings, alongside various after-school clubs and opportunities for outdoor learning.
Garlinge Primary School actively promotes strong partnerships with parents and families, encouraging involvement in school events and activities. The school is dedicated to supporting all pupils, with a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SEND-Co) in place to ensure that every child's needs are met.
Useful links
- After school clubs (download)
- Meet the Team (download)
- Assessment (download)
- Severe Snow and Ice (download)
- CT9 5PA (other)
- Cyber Smart (other)
- PESSPA Video (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Palm Bay Primary School (62.7)
- Cliftonville Primary School (62.3)
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate (54.5)
- Salmestone Primary School (51.7)
- Northdown Primary School (51.2)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Thanet Endeavour Learning Trust
- Capacity
- 840
- Pupils
- 735
- Boys
- 381
- Girls
- 354
- FSM %
- 44.60
- Open date
- 2007-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 735 | 381 | 354 | 840 | 44.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 771 | 408 | 363 | 840 | 44.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 773 | 406 | 367 | 840 | 41.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 773 | 406 | 367 | 840 | 41.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 797 | 415 | 382 | 840 | 39.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 796 | 401 | 395 | 840 | 31.00 |
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