Palm Bay Primary School

About Palm Bay Primary School

Palm Bay Primary School is an academy converter in Margate, Kent, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 414 pupils on roll. It is part of EKC SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED. At the end of Key Stage 2, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 27% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

414 / 428 (97%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

28 January 2025

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

Palm Bay Avenue, Margate, Kent, CT9 3PP

Phone

01843290050

Headteacher

Gemma Silk

Website

http://www.palmbay.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Palm Bay Primary School?

Palm Bay Primary School is an academy converter in Margate, Kent, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does Palm Bay Primary School have?

Palm Bay Primary School has 414 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Palm Bay Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

59% of pupils at Palm Bay Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Palm Bay Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Palm Bay Primary School is part of EKC SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED.

Where is Palm Bay Primary School?

Palm Bay Primary School is located at Palm Bay Avenue, Margate, Kent, CT9 3PP.