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The Old Priory School

Ramsgate, Kent, South East · CT11 9PG

With just 15 pupils on roll, The Old Priory School is among the smallest independent schools a family in Ramsgate might consider. Its size places it firmly in the micro-school category, where teaching can be highly personal and every child is well known to staff. The school is mixed and non-denominational, led by headteacher Ms Susan Howson, and admits pupils from age 11 with an 11+ entry route. Inspection is carried out by the ISI, the body that oversees many independent schools.

15

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
15
Location
Ramsgate, Kent, South East
Website
https://www.ethelbertonline.co.uk/

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Ms Susan Howson

Teaching & academics

Entry at 11 is by an 11+ process, so families should expect a degree of academic assessment at admission. The exceptionally small roll means class sizes are necessarily tiny, allowing close attention to each pupil's progress.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
None
Boarding
No

The last word

A very small, independent setting in Ramsgate for families who value an intimate, closely supervised environment over the breadth of a larger school.

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The Old Priory School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is The Old Priory School located?

The Old Priory School is located at Priory Road, Ramsgate, CT11 9PG.

What type of school is The Old Priory School?

The Old Priory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.

How many pupils attend The Old Priory School?

The Old Priory School has approximately 15 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.