Salmestone Primary School

About Salmestone Primary School

Salmestone Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Margate, Kent, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 221 pupils on roll. It is part of THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 50.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

221 / 210 (105%) · over capacity

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

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

College Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4DB

Phone

01843220949

Head Teacher

Thomas Platten

Website

www.salmestone-tkat.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Salmestone Primary School?

Salmestone Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Margate, Kent, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Salmestone Primary School have?

Salmestone Primary School has 221 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

66% of pupils at Salmestone Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Salmestone Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Salmestone Primary School is part of THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Salmestone Primary School?

Salmestone Primary School is located at College Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4DB.