How many pupils attend St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?

St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery has 205 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery take?

St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

How do I apply to St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?

St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery have a religious character?

Yes — St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery was 0.313 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?

When St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children (adopted/child arrangement order) and Catholic children previously in state care abroad who ceased to be in state care as a result of adoption — Looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order and Catholic children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted; 2. Catholic children — Catholic children, a baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Looked after children (any faith) — Looked after children, looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order and children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: The following order of priorities will be applied when applications within any of the above categories exceed the places available and it is necessary to decide between applications: (i) A brother or sister on the school roll at the time of admission (siblings, including twins/multiple births where one is last ranked within PAN); (ii) Living in the parish of SS Ethelbert and Gertrude, Ramsgate (parish boundary described); (ii) Social, pastoral and medical needs which make the school particularly suitable for the child, with strong and relevant evidence from an appropriate professional authority; (iii) A member of staff employed at the school for more than two years at the time of application, or recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage; (iv) Proximity to the school of the child's home address, measured in a straight line from the school entrance using a geographical computerised information system; where equal distance, random allocation supervised by an independent party will decide the final place.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 62% of pupils at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

How close did you need to live?

0.313miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

Last distance offered at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, year by year →

How places are decided at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Catholic children (adopted/child arrangement order) and Catholic children previously in state care abroad who ceased to be in state care as a result of adoption — Looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order and Catholic children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted.
2Catholic children — Catholic children, a baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
3Looked after children (any faith) — Looked after children, looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order and children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted.
4Eastern Orthodox Church members — Children who are members of Eastern Orthodox Churches. Evidence of Baptism will be required.
5Other Christian denominations (Churches Together in England) — Children of families who are members of other Christian denominations that are part of Churches Together in England. Evidence of Baptism (or dedication) provided by a priest or minister of a designated place of worship will be required.
6Other faiths — Children who are members of other faiths. Evidence of membership of the faith provided by a priest, minister or religious leader of a designated place of worship will be required.
7Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: The following order of priorities will be applied when applications within any of the above categories exceed the places available and it is necessary to decide between applications: (i) A brother or sister on the school roll at the time of admission (siblings, including twins/multiple births where one is last ranked within PAN); (ii) Living in the parish of SS Ethelbert and Gertrude, Ramsgate (parish boundary described); (ii) Social, pastoral and medical needs which make the school particularly suitable for the child, with strong and relevant evidence from an appropriate professional authority; (iii) A member of staff employed at the school for more than two years at the time of application, or recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage; (iv) Proximity to the school of the child's home address, measured in a straight line from the school entrance using a geographical computerised information system; where equal distance, random allocation supervised by an independent party will decide the final place.

Before application of oversubscription criteria, children with a statement of SEN or EHCP naming the school are admitted (PAN reduced accordingly) — not numbered as part of the oversubscription list. Document also covers admission of children outside normal age group, admission below compulsory school age, appeals, and waiting lists.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in July 2015 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?: St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery has 205 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery take?: St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery located?: St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is located in Ramsgate, CT11 7LS, Kent.
How do I apply to St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?: St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery have a religious character?: Yes — St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery was 0.313 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?: When St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children (adopted/child arrangement order) and Catholic children previously in state care abroad who ceased to be in state care as a result of adoption — Looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order and Catholic children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted; 2. Catholic children — Catholic children, a baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Looked after children (any faith) — Looked after children, looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order and children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: The following order of priorities will be applied when applications within any of the above categories exceed the places available and it is necessary to decide between applications: (i) A brother or sister on the school roll at the time of admission (siblings, including twins/multiple births where one is last ranked within PAN); (ii) Living in the parish of SS Ethelbert and Gertrude, Ramsgate (parish boundary described); (ii) Social, pastoral and medical needs which make the school particularly suitable for the child, with strong and relevant evidence from an appropriate professional authority; (iii) A member of staff employed at the school for more than two years at the time of application, or recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage; (iv) Proximity to the school of the child's home address, measured in a straight line from the school entrance using a geographical computerised information system; where equal distance, random allocation supervised by an independent party will decide the final place.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 62% of pupils at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, year by year →

How places are decided at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Catholic children (adopted/child arrangement order) and Catholic children previously in state care abroad who ceased to be in state care as a result of adoption — Looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order and Catholic children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted.
2Catholic children — Catholic children, a baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
3Looked after children (any faith) — Looked after children, looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order and children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted.
4Eastern Orthodox Church members — Children who are members of Eastern Orthodox Churches. Evidence of Baptism will be required.
5Other Christian denominations (Churches Together in England) — Children of families who are members of other Christian denominations that are part of Churches Together in England. Evidence of Baptism (or dedication) provided by a priest or minister of a designated place of worship will be required.
6Other faiths — Children who are members of other faiths. Evidence of membership of the faith provided by a priest, minister or religious leader of a designated place of worship will be required.
7Any other children — Any other children.

St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in July 2015 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?: St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery has 205 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery take?: St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery located?: St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is located in Ramsgate, CT11 7LS, Kent.
How do I apply to St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?: St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery have a religious character?: Yes — St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery was 0.313 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?: When St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children (adopted/child arrangement order) and Catholic children previously in state care abroad who ceased to be in state care as a result of adoption — Looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order and Catholic children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted; 2. Catholic children — Catholic children, a baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Looked after children (any faith) — Looked after children, looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order and children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: The following order of priorities will be applied when applications within any of the above categories exceed the places available and it is necessary to decide between applications: (i) A brother or sister on the school roll at the time of admission (siblings, including twins/multiple births where one is last ranked within PAN); (ii) Living in the parish of SS Ethelbert and Gertrude, Ramsgate (parish boundary described); (ii) Social, pastoral and medical needs which make the school particularly suitable for the child, with strong and relevant evidence from an appropriate professional authority; (iii) A member of staff employed at the school for more than two years at the time of application, or recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage; (iv) Proximity to the school of the child's home address, measured in a straight line from the school entrance using a geographical computerised information system; where equal distance, random allocation supervised by an independent party will decide the final place.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 62% of pupils at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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