The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 50%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- CHRIST CHURCH CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY ACADEMY, FOLKESTONE
- Head
- Mr Robin Flack (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
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
March 2013 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Brockman Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1DJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCompass Community School Coastal Park
Independent · Very close
Folkestone Beacon Plus
Special school · 437m away
St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 608m away
Mundella Primary School
Primary · 694m away
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
Independent · 784m away
Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 863m away
The Beacon Folkestone
Special school · 881m away
School of English Studies
Miscellaneous · 908m away
Questions parents ask
What is Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone's Ofsted rating?
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone?
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone take?
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone?
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone is in Folkestone, CT20 1DJ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone have a sixth form?
No, Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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