Schools in Margate, South East (2025)
9 schools · 4,291 students · 7 academy, 2 local authority · median Pupils on roll 397.
Margate, in South East, has 9 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 4,291 students. By level there are 8 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 7 academy, 2 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Margate's schools is 397, above the South East median of 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
9 of the 9 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate (66.4, top 50% of primary schools nationally), followed by Garlinge Primary School and Nursery (36.4, lower 50% of primary schools nationally), and Salmestone Primary School (36.4, lower 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Hartsdown Academy (868 students), Cliftonville Primary School (845 students), Garlinge Primary School and Nursery (726 students).
Ranked schools in Margate
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 166St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, MargateMargate · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 284 students
- 236Garlinge Primary School and NurseryMargate · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 726 students
- 336Salmestone Primary SchoolMargate · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 216 students
- 434Palm Bay Primary SchoolMargate · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 407 students
- 525Cliftonville Primary SchoolMargate · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 845 students
- 619Drapers Mills Primary AcademyMargate · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 246 students
- 718Northdown Primary SchoolMargate · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 302 students
- 810Hartsdown AcademyMargate · Academy Secondary32.1 Attainment 8 · 868 students
- 96Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary SchoolMargate · Local authority Primary31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 397 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate Margate · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 66.4 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 284 |
| 2 | Garlinge Primary School and Nursery Margate · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 36.4 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 726 |
| 3 | Salmestone Primary School Margate · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 36.4 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 216 |
| 4 | Palm Bay Primary School Margate · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 34.3 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 407 |
| 5 | Cliftonville Primary School Margate · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 25.0 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 845 |
| 6 | Drapers Mills Primary Academy Margate · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 18.5 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 246 |
| 7 | Northdown Primary School Margate · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 17.5 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 302 |
| 8 | Hartsdown Academy Margate · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 9.5 Lower 50% | 32.1 Attainment 8 | 868 |
| 9 | Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School Margate · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 5.8 Lower 50% | 31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 397 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Margate?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate is the highest-ranked school in Margate with a Success Index (England) of 66.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Margate?
Margate has 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) educating 4,291 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Margate?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Margate is 397. Number of pupils in the latest school census.