The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
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
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 389
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 18.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Miss Aly Ward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7BN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Hawkinge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hawkinge Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hawkinge Primary School?
Hawkinge Primary School currently has 389 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hawkinge Primary School take?
Hawkinge Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hawkinge Primary School?
Hawkinge Primary School is in Folkestone, CT18 7BN, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hawkinge Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hawkinge Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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