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Ramsgate, Kent

Chilton Primary School

Chilton Lane, Ramsgate, CT11 0LQ

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Ofsted rating

Outstanding

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Pupils

418

Ages

4 to 11

Gender

Mixed

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At a glance

Age range

4 to 11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils

418

Headteacher

Mr Alex McAuley

Type

Primary

Ofsted

Outstanding

Local authority

Kent

Academy

Yes

Overview

About Chilton Primary School

Chilton Primary School is a mixed primary school based in Ramsgate for children aged 4 to 11. It has roughly 418 pupils on roll. That makes it one of the larger primary schools in Ramsgate on our figures. It is an academy rather than a council-run school, though Kent still coordinates the application process. Mr Alex McAuley leads the school.

Inspection at a glance

At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 4 June 2025, Chilton Primary School was judged Outstanding. 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 78% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 3.9%, which is attendance of about 96.1% (2024/25). Around 17.2% 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 Chilton Primary School

You apply for a place at Chilton Primary School 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

Chilton Primary 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

For working families the school runs 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.

Chilton Primary School contact details and location

You will find Chilton Primary School at Chilton Lane, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 0LQ. The school office can be reached on 01843 597695. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted inspected

Overall effectiveness

4
Grade
Outstanding
Highest grade

Ofsted's most recent visit confirmed the overall rating. It did not re-grade the individual areas.

Getting in

Chilton Primary School admissions and catchment area

Academy - non-selective

No entrance test - you apply on the common application form

Chilton Primary School does not run its own entrance test. As an academy, its governing trust is the admissions authority and sets the arrangements within the national Admissions Code, while Kent County Council coordinates applications and offers. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.

Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions

How to apply

  1. 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. 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. 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. 4. In-year admissions

    Moving mid-year? In-year applications for an academy are usually made direct to the school - check its website for the in-year form, or contact Kent County Council if you need help finding a place.

Didn't get a place? You can appeal

If Chilton Primary 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 offer
How the school is doing

Chilton Primary School results and attendance

78%

KS2 results

N/A

A-Level results

N/A

96%

Attendance

17%

Free school meals

Additional needs

SEND support at Chilton Primary School

SEND setting

Mainstream school

For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.

Before and after school

Wraparound care and nursery at Chilton Primary School

Nursery

No

Breakfast club

Yes

After-school club

Yes

Academic year 2026/27

Chilton Primary 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

View Kent County Council term dates
Answers for parents

Chilton Primary School: frequently asked questions

How do I apply for a place at Chilton Primary School?

Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Chilton Primary School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.

What is Chilton Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chilton Primary School Outstanding at its inspection on 4 June 2025. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.

How big is Chilton Primary School and what ages does it take?

Chilton Primary School has around 418 pupils on roll and covers ages 4 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.

What SEND support does Chilton Primary School offer?

Chilton Primary 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 Chilton Primary School have a nursery or wraparound care?

Chilton Primary School offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. Times, costs and availability are set by the school, so check directly before booking.

What are Chilton Primary School's term dates and INSET days?

Chilton Primary 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 Chilton Primary School and how do I contact the school?

Chilton Primary School is at Chilton Lane, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 0LQ. The office number is 01843 597695. A map and directions are on this page.

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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