Laleham Gap School
Ozengell Place, Ramsgate, CT12 6FHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Laleham Gap School is a special school in Ramsgate for ages 4 to 18. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in April 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 April 2023, report published 14 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 April 2023
Laleham Gap School provides an exceptional quality of education. Pupils thrive here and are very well prepared for their next steps after leaving the school. The school's motto, 'learn, grow, succeed', is built into the fabric of the school. The strong pastoral care helps pupils to feel safe and happy here. The relationships staff develop with pupils are very special. Staff take time to get to know pupils on an individual level. They find out about pupils' likes and dislikes, and what they are good at. As a result, pupils feel understood, well cared for and well supported. One pupil said to the lead inspector, 'I love the teachers here.' The school day gets off to a positive start because of the well-established routines that give pupils predictability. This helps to reduce pupils' anxieties. Pupils know exactly what to expect when they arrive at school. Importantly, the morning 'check in' gives staff an indication of any problems they need to resolve to ensure a smooth day for pupils. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. They are experts in understanding the challenges that pupils with autism face. Staff use restorative approaches well to support pupils so that their learning is as effective as it can be.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
30 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
253 pupils on roll, with places for 208
Schools near Laleham Gap School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Haven School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Foreland Fields School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Maple Tree Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| The Old Priory School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Cross Keys Learning | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 0.9 |
School details
- School type
- Foundation special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mr Les Milton
- Phone
- 01843570598
- Address
- Ozengell Place, Ramsgate, CT12 6FH
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 134971
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.