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Palm Bay Primary School

Palm Bay Avenue, Cliftonville, Margate, CT9 3PP

A Good-rated primary school in Margate where 59% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils

414

Ages

5-11

FSM

29.5%

Capacity

428

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

81.0%

Writing

68.0%

Maths

78.0%

RWM Combined

59.0%

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About Palm Bay Primary School

Palm Bay Primary School is a primary school in Margate, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 113 responses), 77% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 59% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 414 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Palm Bay Avenue, Margate, CT9 3PP | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Palm Bay Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

Oct 2014 — Good (predecessor: Palm Bay Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Palm Bay Primary School

What is Palm Bay Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Palm Bay Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about Palm Bay Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 113 responses): 77% of parents would recommend Palm Bay Primary School.

What are Palm Bay Primary School's latest exam results?

Palm Bay Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 59% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Palm Bay Primary School located?

Palm Bay Primary School is a primary school in Margate, Kent (CT9 3PP).

How many pupils attend Palm Bay Primary School?

Palm Bay Primary School has around 414 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Palm Bay Primary School with other schools?

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