Drapers Mills Primary Academy

Drapers Mills Primary Academy is a mixed primary school based in Margate for children aged 2 to 11. It has roughly 277 pupils on roll. It is an academy rather than a council-run school, though Kent still coordinates the application process. Mrs Hannah Taylor leads the school.

Inspection at a glance

At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 1 November 2023, Drapers Mills Primary Academy was judged Good. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

How the school is performing

The latest published key stage 2 figures show 51% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 12.7%, which is attendance of about 87.3% (2024/25). Around 76.4% 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 Drapers Mills Primary Academy

You apply for a place at Drapers Mills Primary Academy on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. 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

Drapers Mills Primary Academy 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

For working families the school runs an on-site nursery. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.

Drapers Mills Primary Academy contact details and location

You will find Drapers Mills Primary Academy at St Peter's Footpath, Margate, Kent, CT9 2SP. The school office can be reached on 01843 223989. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.