Drapers Mills Primary Academy

About Drapers Mills Primary Academy

Drapers Mills Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Margate, Kent, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 277 pupils on roll. It is part of THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 76.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 43.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

277 / 420 (66%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

St Peter's Footpath, Margate, Kent, CT9 2SP

Phone

01843223989

Head Teacher

Hannah Taylor

Website

http://www.drapersmills-tkat.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Drapers Mills Primary Academy?

Drapers Mills Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Margate, Kent, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Drapers Mills Primary Academy have?

Drapers Mills Primary Academy has 277 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Drapers Mills Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

51% of pupils at Drapers Mills Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Drapers Mills Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Drapers Mills Primary Academy is part of THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Drapers Mills Primary Academy?

Drapers Mills Primary Academy is located at St Peter's Footpath, Margate, Kent, CT9 2SP.