St Lawrence College Junior School
Ramsgate, Kent · CT11 7AF
St Lawrence College is a well-established independent boarding and day school in Ramsgate, Kent, offering education from age 3 through to Sixth Form. The school combines traditional values with contemporary pastoral care, emphasizing both academic achievement and character development across its three sections: Nursery/Pre-Prep, Prep, and Senior School. With boarding facilities for juniors from age 7 and seniors from age 13, it serves families seeking a structured, community-oriented independent education in a coastal setting.
- →Boarding provision for younger pupils (from age 7) with integrated day provision
- →All-through school model enabling smooth progression from age 3 to 18
- →Strong pastoral care framework with emphasis on wellbeing and character
- →Coastal Kent location with modern facilities and school transport options
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in a structured, community-oriented environment with established pastoral systems; families valuing boarding flexibility from junior years; those seeking continuity through an all-through school.
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Contact & visit
College Road
Ramsgate, Kent
CT11 7AF
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at St Lawrence College Junior School?
Day fees at St Lawrence College Junior School are approximately £16,500 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into St Lawrence College Junior School?
St Lawrence College Junior School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is St Lawrence College Junior School a boarding school?
St Lawrence College Junior School offers boarding as well as day places.
What is St Lawrence College Junior School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated St Lawrence College Junior School “Excellent” (2023).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral care and boarding provision for younger pupils
✓All-through school model reducing transition disruption
✓Emphasis on wellbeing and character development
✓Community-oriented ethos with accessible location
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted inspected (as of last update) may prompt oversight questions from some families
!Limited public information on academic outcomes and university destinations
!Smaller pupil cohort (151) may limit peer diversity in some year groups