The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 5 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 141
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 66.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- TURNER SCHOOLS
- Head
- Miss Natalie Barrow (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Warren Way, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFolkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 387m away
Castle Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 733m away
Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Mundella Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Beacon Folkestone
Special school · 1.6km away
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone
Primary · 1.6km away
Compass Community School Coastal Park
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Martello Primary's Ofsted rating?
Martello Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Martello Primary?
Martello Primary currently has 141 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Martello Primary take?
Martello Primary caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Martello Primary?
Martello Primary is in Folkestone, CT19 6DT, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Martello Primary have a sixth form?
No, Martello Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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