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30 nearest schools to CT9 4BU
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate 284 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Salmestone Primary School 216 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Hartsdown Academy 868 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy 246 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School 397 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Garlinge Primary School and Nursery 726 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Enterprise Learning Alliance | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Parkview Academy 4 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Anthony's School 110 pupils | Foundation special school | 7–16 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Northdown Primary School 302 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Cliftonville Primary School 845 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| St George's Church of England Foundation School 1,590 pupils | All-through | 4–19 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Cross Keys Learning 29 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–17 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Life Skills Enterprise 17 pupils | Other independent special school | 10–18 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| The Royal Harbour Academy 1,045 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 1.8 mi |
| St Crispin's Infant School 193 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Laleham Gap School 253 pupils | Foundation special school | 4–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.8 mi |
| Palm Bay Primary School 407 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Dame Janet Primary Academy 291 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Dane Court Grammar School 1,152 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| St Saviour's Church of England Junior School 351 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School 291 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs 407 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School 360 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding Report | 2.1 mi |
| The Charles Dickens School 1,117 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| Ursuline College 949 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 2.3 mi |
| Small Haven School 35 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–19 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs 151 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| Foreland Fields School 295 pupils | Foundation special school | 3–19 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| Ramsgate Arts Primary School 409 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single grade. Distances are straight-line, and catchment areas are set by the council or school.
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