Salmestone Primary School

URN: 138438 • Margate CT9 4DB

Overview

Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Ofsted rating
n/a
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Thomas Platten (since 2025)
Telephone
01843220949
Website
Visit
Address
College Road, Margate CT9 4DB

Summary

Salmestone Primary School is a mixed academy located in Margate, Kent, with a current enrolment of 221 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school prioritises creating a safe and nurturing learning environment, fostering strong relationships between staff and students. With a focus on high expectations, teachers design engaging and varied activities that motivate children to apply themselves effectively.

The school offers a nursery that emphasizes learning through play and creativity, ensuring a solid foundation for early education. Salmestone Primary is committed to collaboration between home and school, enhancing the educational experience for all children. The school community actively participates in events, such as fundraising for new library books, demonstrating a strong sense of support and involvement.

Salmestone Primary School also addresses important issues such as e-scooter safety and fire safety, providing guidance to parents and pupils. The school’s ethos reflects a commitment to wellbeing and safeguarding, ensuring that children thrive both academically and socially. For more information, visit their website at www.salmestone-tkat.org.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
221
Boys
124
Girls
97
FSM %
51.40
Open date
2012-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 221 124 97 210 51.40
2024-09-11 220 118 102 210 52.10
2023-09-11 228 117 111 210 37.20
2022-09-11 228 117 111 210 37.20
2021-09-11 249 132 117 210 38.10
2020-09-11 313 175 138 300 29.10

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