Great Oaks Small School
Ramsgate, Kent, South East · CT12 5FH
With just 43 pupils on roll, Great Oaks Small School lives up to its name, offering a notably intimate environment in Ramsgate. This independent, mixed school is non-denominational and takes pupils from age 11, with its own 11+ entry route. Led by head Ms Julie-Anne Kelly and inspected by the ISI, it is a setting where the scale of the community is central to what it offers. Families drawn to small class sizes and a close-knit atmosphere, rather than headline academic figures, will find the most here.
43
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 43
- Location
- Ramsgate, Kent, South East
- Website
- www.greatoakssmallschool.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Ms Julie-Anne Kelly
Latest results
Attainment 8
22.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
20%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The school offers GCSEs, with an average Attainment 8 score of 22.1, well below the national average of 46.9. Around 20% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with a national figure of 47%. These results sit some distance behind national benchmarks, and prospective families will want to discuss with the school how its small-group teaching is tailored to individual pupils.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A very small independent school where the size of the community, not the league tables, is the defining feature.
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Great Oaks Small School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Great Oaks Small School located?
Great Oaks Small School is located at Jutes Lane, Minster, Ramsgate, CT12 5FH.
What type of school is Great Oaks Small School?
Great Oaks Small School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Great Oaks Small School?
Great Oaks Small School has approximately 43 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.