Garlinge Primary and Nursery School

Garlinge Primary and Nursery School is a mixed primary school based in Margate for children aged 3 to 11. It has roughly 735 pupils on roll. On our figures that is above the typical size for a primary school in Margate. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. The headteacher is Mr James Williams.

Inspection at a glance

Ofsted rated Garlinge Primary and Nursery School Good at its inspection on 28 November 2023. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

How the school is performing

At key stage 2, 56% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 93.3% (absence 6.7%) (2024/25). Around 43.9% 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 Garlinge Primary and Nursery School

You apply for a place at Garlinge Primary and Nursery 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

Garlinge Primary and Nursery School is described in the published data as a mainstream school with resourced provision. Named areas of need it supports include Autism, Speech, language and communication, Social, emotional and mental health, Specific learning difficulties, Moderate learning difficulties, Severe learning difficulties, Hearing impairment, Visual impairment. Recorded provision: Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 30; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; PD - Physical Disability. Support listed by the school includes speech and language support; Pastoral, nurture or emotional wellbeing support; Support from external specialists and agencies. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Before and after school

Garlinge Primary and Nursery School offers an on-site nursery, a breakfast club and an after-school club. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.

Garlinge Primary and Nursery School contact details and location

Garlinge Primary and Nursery School is at Westfield Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5PA. The school office can be reached on 01843 221877. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.