St Lawrence College Junior School A GSG School
- St Lawrence College Junior School
College Road
Ramsgate
Kent
CT11 7AF - Head: Mrs Ellen Rowe
- T 01843 572912
- F 01843 572917
- E [email protected]
- W www.slcuk.com/
- A mainstream independent school for pupils aged from 3 to 11 with a linked senior school
- Read about the best schools in Kent
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Kent
- Pupils: 149
- Religion: None
- Fees: Day £11,106 - £17,376; Boarding £37,110 pa (last updated on 06/02/2025)
- Open days: March
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
- Linked schools: St Lawrence College
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Pupils rave about sport and for many families, this was the deal maker. They told us they were wowed by the facilities not just in seniors but juniors too, the latter having their own Astros, playing fields and superb sports hall equipped with all the bells and whistles, plus another small hall and sport areas. Lots of pupil enthusiasm for the varied art that takes place in the cosy loft-based studio. Some pupils were using the book, The Arrival, for inspiration; others were doing Degas sketches and clay work. Parents told us this is ‘hands down the most nurturing school in the area’. Very active school council too, that meets monthly...
What the school says...
At St Lawrence College, we set high expectations, inspiring every child to persevere and succeed across academics, sport and the arts. Our approach nurtures confidence and independence, laying strong foundations for the next stage of their education and beyond. Learning extends far beyond the classroom, with enriching experiences such as forest school, a diverse range of sports, and an array of exciting co-curricular activities designed to spark curiosity and develop essential life skills. With dedicated staff and exceptional facilities, we provide a supportive yet challenging environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. ...Read more
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All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
What The Good Schools Guide says
Head of the junior school
Since 2016, Ellen Rowe, previously head of Haddon Dene prep. The Christian ethos initially attracted her to St Lawrence College, along with the focus on sport. She describes the school as ‘magic’, ‘tucked away in a far corner of Kent but international with a global outlook’. We found her warm and easy company – human first, head second.
Her open-door policy gets a resounding thumbs up from parents, who say she is ‘simply fantastic’, ‘transparent’, ‘great at sharing information’ and that she has ‘genuine care and compassion’. ‘She has nothing to prove – she isn’t in it for herself.’ ‘She doesn’t take the easy route.’ ‘It would be easy for her to sit back and enjoy the success but she’s always looking at where they need...
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Special Education Needs
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
|
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
|
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
|
| Not Applicable | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
|
| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
|
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
|
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
|
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
Y |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
|
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
|
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
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