Ramsgate, Kent · CT11 7AE
St Lawrence College is a coeducational boarding and day school in Ramsgate, Kent, serving pupils from age 3 to 18. The school combines traditional boarding school values with a modern, inclusive approach across its junior, prep, and senior divisions. Strong emphasis on sports excellence, pastoral care, and a thriving international boarding community reflects its Kent coastal location and heritage.
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in a structured boarding environment, those with sporting ambitions, and families seeking an all-through independent education with strong pastoral care. Also suits international families valuing boarding experience.
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College Road
Ramsgate, Kent
CT11 7AE
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Day fees at St Lawrence College are approximately £21,600 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.
St Lawrence College admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
At St Lawrence College, 9.6% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 28.6% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
St Lawrence College offers boarding as well as day places.
ISI rated St Lawrence College “Excellent” (2022).
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral care and boarding infrastructure for day and boarding pupils
✓Competitive sports programmes with excellent facilities and coaching
✓Inclusive international community with dedicated EAL support
✓All-through model providing continuity from nursery through sixth form
Common concerns
!Limited recent independent inspection data (Ofsted not yet inspected as ISA member)
!Boarding culture may be pronounced relative to day-only experience
!Coastal Kent location may limit diversity of cultural institutions compared to London-area competitors