The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 416
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 33.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- FOLKESTONE ST MARY'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY ACADEMY
- Head
- Mr Richard Paez (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Warren Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6QH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMartello Primary
Primary · 387m away
Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 712m away
Castle Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 756m away
Mundella Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Folkestone Beacon Plus
Special school · 1.4km away
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone
Primary · 1.4km away
Compass Community School Coastal Park
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?
Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy currently has 416 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy take?
Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?
Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is in Folkestone, CT19 6QH, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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