The Royal Harbour Academy
Newlands Lane, Ramsgate, CT12 6RH
Pupils
1013
Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
1013
Headteacher
Mr Simon Pullen
Type
Secondary
Ofsted
Requires Improvement
Local authority
Kent
Sixth form
Yes
About The Royal Harbour Academy
The Royal Harbour Academy is a mixed secondary school based in Ramsgate for children aged 11 to 18. It has roughly 1013 pupils on roll. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. There is a sixth form on site, so students can stay on for post-16 study. Mr Simon Pullen leads the school.
Inspection at a glance
At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 8 January 2020, The Royal Harbour Academy was judged Requires Improvement. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
Around 56.0% 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 The Royal Harbour Academy
You apply for a place at The Royal Harbour Academy on the secondary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 31 October. 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
The Royal Harbour Academy is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. Named areas of need it supports include Autism, Speech, language and communication, Specific learning difficulties. Recorded provision: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
The Royal Harbour Academy contact details and location
You will find The Royal Harbour Academy at Newlands Lane, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6RH. The school office can be reached on 01843 572500. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Last inspection: 08/01/2020
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
Sixth Form
Quality of post-16 education
The Royal Harbour Academy admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
The Royal Harbour Academy 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.
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 (September-31 October)
Complete the Secondary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website. Kent residents can list up to 4 schools in preference order.
2. National Offer Day (1 March)
You'll be told your allocated school by email.
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 - the school's admissions authority handles this.
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 The Royal Harbour Academy 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 offerThe Royal Harbour Academy results and attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
Not published
Attendance
Not published
Free school meals
SEND support at The Royal Harbour Academy
SEND setting
Mainstream school
SEND provision
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Specialisms
- Autism
- Speech
- language and communication
- Specific learning difficulties
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at The Royal Harbour Academy
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
The Royal Harbour Academy 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
The Royal Harbour Academy: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at The Royal Harbour Academy?
Apply through Kent on the secondary common application form by 31 October, naming The Royal Harbour Academy as one of your preferences. Offers are made on National Offer Day on 1 March.
What is The Royal Harbour Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated The Royal Harbour Academy Requires Improvement at its inspection on 8 January 2020. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
How big is The Royal Harbour Academy and what ages does it take?
The Royal Harbour Academy has around 1013 pupils on roll and covers ages 11 to 18. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
What SEND support does The Royal Harbour Academy offer?
The Royal Harbour Academy is recorded as a mainstream school. Named areas of need include Autism, Speech, language and communication, Specific learning difficulties. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
What are The Royal Harbour Academy's term dates and INSET days?
The Royal Harbour Academy 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 The Royal Harbour Academy and how do I contact the school?
The Royal Harbour Academy is at Newlands Lane, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6RH. The office number is 01843 572500. 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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