St Lawrence College
Ramsgate, Kent, South East · CT11 7AE
Founded in 1879, St Lawrence College is a small co-educational independent school in Ramsgate that combines day and boarding within a Christian, evangelical ethos. With 522 pupils and a generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 10 to 1, classes are intimate and pupils are well known to staff. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school good in its most recent inspection, while singling out personal development as excellent. A notable feature is the high proportion of pupils on SEN support, close to 40 per cent, suggesting a school accustomed to working closely with children who need additional help.
522
Pupils
good
ISI
£27,432
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Pupils
- 522
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 10
- Location
- Ramsgate, Kent, South East
- Website
- www.slcuk.com
- Telephone
- 01843 572900
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Matthew Brown
Latest results
Attainment 8
23.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
28%
A-level A*-A
24%
A-level A*-B
55%
Teaching & academics
Academic results sit well below national benchmarks, with an Attainment 8 score of 23.8 against a national average of 46.9 and none of the cohort achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths combined. That said, 28 per cent of GCSE grades fall in the 9-7 range, and at A-level a quarter of entries reach A*-A with 55 per cent at A*-B. The sixth form is small at 105 pupils, with popular choices spanning Psychology, Mathematics, History, Economics and the sciences, and an EPQ available for those wanting to stretch further.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 105
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 39.89%
- EHC plans
- 0.81%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport is a strong thread, with rugby, hockey, cricket and football all prominent. Scholarships in sport, music and as an all-rounder (the latter at 13+) point to a wider co-curricular life beyond the classroom.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1879
- Religious character
- Christian/Evangelical
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Pupils will not be permitted to have a mobile phone during the school day. If parents feel it is important for their child to bring a mobile phone to school, they will be able to bring one into school but will need to hand it in on arrival, and collect it prior to leaving at the end of the school day.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £25,311 - £27,432
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £42,492 - £51,534
Means-tested bursaries, plus Forces bursaries
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 2 December 2025
The last word
A small, pastorally focused boarding and day school where personal development and individual attention matter more than league-table positions. Families weighing the substantial fees will want to look closely at how its academic results match their child's needs.
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St Lawrence College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St Lawrence College located?
St Lawrence College is located at College Road, Ramsgate, CT11 7AE.
What type of school is St Lawrence College?
St Lawrence College is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend St Lawrence College?
St Lawrence College has approximately 522 pupils on roll.
What is St Lawrence College's inspection rating?
St Lawrence College is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 2 December 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.