# Great Oaks Small School — Ramsgate, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Julie-Anne Kelly

## Contact

- **Address:** Jutes Lane, Minster, Kent, Ramsgate CT12 5FH
- **Phone:** 01843 822022
- **Website:** https://www.greatoakssmallschool.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/ramsgate/great-oaks-small-school-11134

## About

Great Oaks is a small independent school for neurodiverse students aged 11 - 19. We offer a bespoke and creative curriculum rooted in kindness, curiosity and self-belief. By nurturing growth with our drive for excellence students learn how to be good citizens, earning a valued place in society.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jan 2025

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A School That Truly Understands Neurodiverse Children: Our daughter attended Great Oaks for a few years and we were blown away by the support and understanding she received. The school's emphasis on kindness, curiosity, and self-belief really resonated with us. We have no hesitation in recommending Great Oaks to any family who may be struggling to find the right placement for their child. *(Feb 2023)*
- **4/5** — A Lovely School with a Great Community: Our daughter has settled in really well at Great Oaks. We love the smaller class sizes and the fact that the teachers really get to know each child. The school's commitment to student wellbeing is also a major plus for us. Our daughter has made some great friends and we feel confident that she is in a safe and supportive environment. *(Nov 2022)*
- **5/5** — A Home Away from Home for Our Son: We have been amazed by the love and care that Great Oaks has shown our son. The staff are truly dedicated and the facilities are beautiful. We love the house system and how it encourages kindness and friendship. Our son has thrived here and we are so grateful. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some Great Aspects, but Still Room for Improvement: We have been pleased with some aspects of Great Oaks, particularly the dedicated therapists and the Forest School program. However, we have experienced some communication breakdowns with the school and feel that the sixth form could be improved. Overall, we are hopeful that the school will continue to grow and develop, but we are not yet entirely satisfied. *(May 2022)*

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