The short version
Below-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
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
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 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.
15% 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 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 180
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 31.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Anthony Silk (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Biggins Wood Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4NE
Town setting
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Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Harcourt Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Harcourt Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harcourt Primary School?
Harcourt Primary School currently has 180 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harcourt Primary School take?
Harcourt Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harcourt Primary School?
Harcourt Primary School is in Folkestone, CT19 4NE, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harcourt Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Harcourt Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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