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Laleham Gap School

Ozengell Place, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6FH

Outstanding

Inspected 19 April 2023

Outstanding
Ofsted
20.3
Attainment 8
4–18
Ages
241
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Foundation special school
Type

About Laleham Gap School

Laleham Gap School is a foundation special school in Ramsgate, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–18. It has 241 pupils on roll. It is part of Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT). Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 April 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 20.3 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 43.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Kent →
School Type
Foundation special school
Age Range
Ages 4–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
241 / 188 (128%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
19 April 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

43.1%
Free school meals
1.2%
EAL
100%
SEN support
0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%
Sustained destination
100%
Stayed in education
0%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

12.6%
Overall absence
33.8%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

38.58
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24
6.4
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24
63.62
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24
£51,949
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 10% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,376 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
4
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£26,927
Spend per pupil
£27,229
Income per pupil
45%
Spent on teaching staff

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
Ozengell Place, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6FH
Phone
01843570598
Head Teacher
Les Milton

Academy Trust

Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant
KSA Teaching Assistant
PermanentFull time£26,168 -
Closes 4 Oct 2027View & apply
Teaching Assistant
KSC Teaching Assistant
PermanentFull time£26,956-£27,765
Closes 4 Oct 2027View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Laleham Gap School?
Laleham Gap School is a foundation special school in Ramsgate, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–18.
How many pupils does Laleham Gap School have?
Laleham Gap School has 241 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Laleham Gap School's Ofsted rating?
Laleham Gap School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 April 2023).
How does Laleham Gap School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Laleham Gap School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 20.3 in 2025/26.
How does Laleham Gap School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
0% of pupils at Laleham Gap School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Laleham Gap School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Laleham Gap School is part of Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT).
Where is Laleham Gap School?
Laleham Gap School is located at Ozengell Place, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6FH.

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