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Dame Janet Primary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Dame Janet Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Ramsgate, Kent , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 315 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

315

Pupils

360

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Dame Janet Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Dame Janet Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Dame Janet Primary Academy is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Dame Janet Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Kent catchment area documents →

Dame Janet Primary Academy: 360 places, 88% filled: places available

Dame Janet Primary Academy has a published admission number of 360 places. 315 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 360 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 63.8% of pupils at Dame Janet Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Ramsgate.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Kent publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Kent school admissions →

Dame Janet Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Newington Road, Ramsgate, CT12 6QY
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
63.8% of pupils
DfE URN
138972

Other Primary Schools in Ramsgate

If Dame Janet Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ramsgate are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Dame Janet Primary Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Dame Janet Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Dame Janet Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Dame Janet Primary Academy is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Dame Janet Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Dame Janet Primary Academy has a capacity of 360 places and currently has 315 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.

What is the admissions policy for Dame Janet Primary Academy?

Admission to Dame Janet Primary Academy is managed by Kent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Dame Janet Primary Academy cover?

Dame Janet Primary Academy is a primary school in Ramsgate, Kent, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Dame Janet Primary Academy?

Dame Janet Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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