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School · SpecialiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 1 November 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

Great Oaks Small School

Other independent special school in Ramsgate (Kent).

Pupils
40
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
0.0%
2025/26
Capacity
67%
40 / 60 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

Welcome to Great Oaks Small School -The Small School with a Big Heart. Hello, and a heartfelt welcome to you and your family from me, Julie Kelly. At Great Oaks, we are incredibly proud that Ofsted recognized our commitment to Personal Development, Behaviour and Attitudes with an 'Outstanding' rating in 2025. Your child's well-being and individuality are paramount to us.

You can be assured that our dedicated and long-standing team of full-time therapists and fully qualified subject teachers covering every core curriculum area will consistently provide the highest levels of kindness, consideration, and respect. We are committed to nurturing your child's educational journey from their initial steps through to GCSEs and 'A' Levels, as appropriate.

More importantly, we prioritise student wellbeing by ensuring a safe and secure environment, in turn fostering a positive school experience. We understand that choosing an Independent school is a critical decision in a young person's life; many of our students come from mainstream settings where they have faced enormous challenges.

We offer a small, therapeutic environment based over two unique and beautiful locations.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Cricket
  • Gardening
  • Hockey
  • Rugby
  • Stem
  • Forest School

Awards

3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
  • Healthy Eating AwardRecognised award
  • Eco SchoolsEnvironment

Key facts

URN
133539
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Kent
Constituency
Herne Bay and Sandwich
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Opened
2001

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold.

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