The Royal Harbour Academy

About The Royal Harbour Academy

The Royal Harbour Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ramsgate, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,013 pupils on roll. It is part of COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 January 2020) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 31.1 (2025/26). 63.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,013 / 916 (111%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 January 2020

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

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.

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 2 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

Marlowe Way, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6FA

Phone

01843572500

Head Teacher

Martin Jones

Website

www.rha.kent.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Royal Harbour Academy?

The Royal Harbour Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ramsgate, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Royal Harbour Academy have?

The Royal Harbour Academy has 1,013 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Royal Harbour Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Royal Harbour Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 January 2020).

How does The Royal Harbour Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Royal Harbour Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 31.1 in 2025/26.

Is The Royal Harbour Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Royal Harbour Academy is part of COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is The Royal Harbour Academy?

The Royal Harbour Academy is located at Marlowe Way, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6FA.