Dame Janet Primary Academy

Dame Janet Primary Academy is a mixed primary school based in Ramsgate for children aged 4 to 11. It has roughly 315 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. Mrs Gemma Sherwin leads the school.

Inspection at a glance

At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 13 March 2024, Dame Janet 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 72% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 7.8%, which is attendance of about 92.2% (2024/25). Around 61.7% 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 Dame Janet Primary Academy

You apply for a place at Dame Janet 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

Dame Janet 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, 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.

Dame Janet Primary Academy contact details and location

You will find Dame Janet Primary Academy at Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6QY. The school office can be reached on 01843 591807. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.