The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 18.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Carter (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Horn Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3JJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Primary · 494m away
All Soul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Harcourt Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Seabrook Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Birchwood
Pupil referral unit · 1.7km away
Pent Valley Technology College
Secondary · 1.8km away
Morehall Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Morehall Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School?
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School currently has 196 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School take?
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School?
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School is in Folkestone, CT20 3JJ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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