Ramsgate Arts Primary School

URN: 142117 • Ramsgate CT12 6PP

Overview

Name
Ramsgate Arts Primary School
URN
142117
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
VIKING ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Nicholas Budge (since 2025) , Executive Head Teacher
Telephone
01843582847
Website
Visit
Address
140-144 Newington Road, Ramsgate CT12 6PP

Summary

Ramsgate Arts Primary School (RAPS) is a two-form entry primary school located in Ramsgate, Kent, with a current enrolment of 412 pupils and a capacity for 420. As a free school, RAPS emphasises a strong focus on the arts, offering a curriculum that includes music, dance, drama, and visual arts. The school is equipped with modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for various artistic disciplines, which support its innovative Arts Curriculum.

The school aims to nurture creativity and develop essential skills such as discipline, commitment, and resilience among its pupils. In addition to the arts, RAPS provides a comprehensive education in core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience. The school also incorporates British Values and PSHE into its teaching to promote personal development.

Ramsgate Arts Primary School actively engages with the local community, forming partnerships with arts organisations to enrich the educational experience. The vibrant learning environment is designed to inspire students and foster a love for learning through hands-on activities and creative exploration.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
VIKING ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
412
Boys
207
Girls
205
FSM %
30.60
Open date
2015-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 412 207 205 420 30.60
2024-09-11 376 181 195 420 31.10
2023-09-11 328 140 188 420 31.40
2022-09-11 328 140 188 420 31.40
2021-09-11 295 131 164 420 32.90
2020-09-11 248 117 131 420 25.80

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