Margate primary schools achieve exceptional Ofsted results, with 100% rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 90%. Palm Bay Primary School, St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate, and Garlinge Primary School and Nursery are among the highest-performing options, with 64% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, compared to 62% nationally. With 8 schools serving this coastal town, families across Cliftonville, Westbrook, and Garlinge benefit from well-established community schools with strong local ties. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Palm Bay Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #6 | Cliftonville Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #7 | Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #8 | Drapers Mills Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Garlinge Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Northdown Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Salmestone Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
