Callis Grange Infant School
Beacon Road, Broadstairs, CT10 3DG
Pupils
281
Ages
3 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Age range
3 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
281
Headteacher
Mrs Victoria Palmer-Simpson
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
About Callis Grange Infant School
Callis Grange Infant School is a primary school in Broadstairs for children aged 3 to 7, teaching boys and girls. Around 281 pupils are on roll. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. The headteacher is Mrs Victoria Palmer-Simpson.
Inspection at a glance
Ofsted rated Callis Grange Infant School Good at its inspection on 20 April 2022. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
Attendance works out at roughly 94.0% (absence 6.0%) (2024/25). Around 21.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.
Getting a place at Callis Grange Infant School
You apply for a place at Callis Grange Infant School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. If the school is oversubscribed, places are allocated on its published admissions criteria, which usually give priority to looked-after children, siblings and distance from home to school. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.
SEND at a glance
Callis Grange Infant School is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Before and after school
Callis Grange Infant School offers an on-site nursery and a breakfast club. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.
Callis Grange Infant School contact details and location
Callis Grange Infant School is at Beacon Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 3DG. The school office can be reached on 01843 862531. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Last inspection: 20/04/2022
Quality of Education
How well pupils are taught and what they learn
Behaviour and Attitudes
How pupils behave and their attitude to learning
Personal Development
Support for pupils' wider growth and wellbeing
Leadership and Management
How well the school is run
Early Years
Quality of nursery and Reception
Callis Grange Infant School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Callis Grange Infant School does not run its own entrance test. Places are allocated by Kent County Council using published oversubscription criteria. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.
Official links
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)
Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.
2. National Offer Day (mid-April)
You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? Apply directly through Kent County Council's in-year admissions team, or in some cases direct to the school.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If Callis Grange Infant School is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerCallis Grange Infant School results and attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Callis Grange Infant School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Callis Grange Infant School
Nursery
Yes
Breakfast club
Yes
After-school club
Please check with the school
Callis Grange Infant School term dates: Kent standard term dates for 2026/27
These are Kent County Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Callis Grange Infant School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Callis Grange Infant School?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Callis Grange Infant School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is Callis Grange Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Callis Grange Infant School Good at its inspection on 20 April 2022. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
What SEND support does Callis Grange Infant School offer?
Callis Grange Infant School is recorded as a mainstream school. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
Does Callis Grange Infant School have a nursery or wraparound care?
Callis Grange Infant School offers a nursery and a breakfast club. Times, costs and availability are set by the school, so check directly before booking.
What are Callis Grange Infant School's term dates and INSET days?
Callis Grange Infant School follows the standard Kent pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.
Where is Callis Grange Infant School and how do I contact the school?
Callis Grange Infant School is at Beacon Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 3DG. The office number is 01843 862531. A map and directions are on this page.
How big is Callis Grange Infant School and what ages does it take?
Callis Grange Infant School has around 281 pupils on roll and covers ages 3 to 7. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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