Dame Janet Primary Academy
Newington Road, Ramsgate, CT12 6QYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dame Janet Primary Academy is a primary school in Ramsgate for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 4th of 8 primary schools in Ramsgate. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 October 2018, report published 29 October 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 March 2024
The school values of determination, joy, pride and achievement thread through all aspects of pupils' school day. Pupils from all backgrounds, including those who are most disadvantaged are well known. There is great emphasis towards their care and their emotional well-being is a high priority. The school has trained specialist staff to work with pupils along with support from 'Niko' the school therapy dog. Pupils value their time at school and build trusting relationships with staff. Pupils meet the school's high expectations by behaving well and working hard. They participate in lessons with enthusiasm and want to do their best. They are proud to be part of the school and live up to these expectations daily through their behaviour and learning. Pupils' successes are celebrated through rewards, certificates and assemblies. Pupils achieve well. They get the support they need to develop into well-rounded individuals who are ready for the next stage of their education. Pupils enjoy a wide range of experiences, including sports clubs, and museum trips. Pupil leaders make an effective and positive contribution to the school community. These include roles such as head boy and girl, prefects, librarians and being part of the trust-wide mentoring programme 'TKAT ACE'. Staff and pupils are rightly proud of their school community.
What the school should improve
- In subjects that have more recently been developed, the curriculum is not being taught as consistently as intended. Pupils, therefore, are not learning as much as they could. The school should continue to ensure that teachers consistently focus on teaching essential knowledge and skills they intend pupils to learn across all subjects.
- The school is still refining its processes to check what pupils have learned. Consequently, teachers do not always know what pupils have understood and how much essential knowledge they can remember and then apply. The school should continue to develop teachers' expertise and the processes they use to identify and address any gaps in pupils' knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
54 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
291 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Dame Janet Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Arts Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Newington Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 47% met the expected standard |
| St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Lawrence College Junior School | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gemma Sherwin
- Phone
- 01843591807
- Address
- Newington Road, Ramsgate, CT12 6QY
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 138972
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.