The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 179
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 20.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Anthony Richards (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Capel Street, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7HB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Capel-le-Ferne Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Capel-le-Ferne Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Capel-le-Ferne Primary School?
Capel-le-Ferne Primary School currently has 179 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Capel-le-Ferne Primary School take?
Capel-le-Ferne Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Capel-le-Ferne Primary School?
Capel-le-Ferne Primary School is in Folkestone, CT18 7HB, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Capel-le-Ferne Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Capel-le-Ferne Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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