Great Oaks Small School
Other independent special school · Ages 11–19 · Ramsgate, Kent
Great Oaks Small School is an independent special school in Ramsgate, Kent for ages 11–19.
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Key facts
- Address
- Jutes Lane, Minster, Ramsgate, CT12 5FH
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Kent
- Pupils on roll
- 40 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “Pupils learn to be comfortable being themselves at Great Oaks Small School.”
- “Together, staff and pupils ensure that every pupil is welcomed into the school community.”
- “Staff support pupils sensitively to reengage with school and rediscover a love of learning.”
To improve
- “When pupils start at the school, they often have low confidence.”
- “However, in some subjects, it is less clear what pupils need to learn at each stage to achieve well.”
- “In these subjects, teachers’ checks on pupils’ learning are less precise.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 5 March 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 20% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 22.1 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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