The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 59.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Peter Talbot
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Sidney Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6HG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMundella Primary School
Primary · 467m away
Martello Primary
Primary · 733m away
Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 756m away
The Beacon Folkestone
Special school · 890m away
Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 925m away
Compass Community School Coastal Park
Independent · 1.1km away
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone
Primary · 1.1km away
St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Castle Hill Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Castle Hill Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castle Hill Community Primary School?
Castle Hill Community Primary School currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castle Hill Community Primary School take?
Castle Hill Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castle Hill Community Primary School?
Castle Hill Community Primary School is in Folkestone, CT19 6HG, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castle Hill Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Castle Hill Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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