Ellington Infant School
High Street, St Lawrence, Ramsgate, CT11 0QHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ellington Infant School is a primary school in Ramsgate for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 February 2017, report published 21 March 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 July 2022
Ellington Infant School is a school where pupils 'love to learn and learn to grow'. There are strong relationships between pupils and staff. Pupils are happy and safe. Parents and carers agree, with one describing the school as a 'close-knit, caring environment'. Adults have high expectations for all pupils. During lessons, pupils are eager to learn and contribute. They are enthusiastic about learning and are proud of their work. Pupils' behaviour around school is calm and orderly. During breaktimes, they enjoy playing with their friends. Incidents of unkindness are rare and adults resolve them quickly. Pupils know that there is someone to talk to if they have any worries. Leaders, including governors, are passionate about increasing the opportunities for pupils, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds. They plan opportunities to enrich the curriculum. All pupils benefit enormously from experiences that complement their learning. This includes opportunities like visits to Kew Gardens and Dover Castle. There is a wide range of clubs for pupils to attend to develop their interests, such as baking. Pupils also enjoy participating in sporting clubs and competing with other schools.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not focus enough on the essential vocabulary pupils need to support their learning. As a result, pupils cannot always confidently and fluently recall their knowledge across the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that they set out the essential vocabulary pupils need to learn in all subjects, starting from the early years.
Pupil numbers and mix
155 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Ellington Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Priory Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Ramsgate Arts Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Newington Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 47% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Vikki Bowman
- Phone
- 01843591638
- Address
- High Street, St Lawrence, Ramsgate, CT11 0QH
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118414
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.