The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 436
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 27.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- TURNER SCHOOLS
- Head
- Louise Feaver
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Academy Lane, Folkestone, CT19 5FP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFolkestone Academy
Secondary · Very close
The Beacon Folkestone
Special school · 450m away
Mundella Primary School
Primary · 951m away
Compass Community School Coastal Park
Independent · 998m away
The Harvey Grammar School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone
Primary · 1.2km away
Morehall Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Morehall Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Folkestone Primary's Ofsted rating?
Folkestone Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Folkestone Primary?
Folkestone Primary currently has 436 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Folkestone Primary take?
Folkestone Primary caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Folkestone Primary?
Folkestone Primary is in Folkestone, CT19 5FP, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Folkestone Primary have a sixth form?
No, Folkestone Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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