The Old Priory School
School summary
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.
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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.
Head · Ms Susan Howson
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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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
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.