The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (115% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 242
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- TURNER SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mrs Lianne Morsley (Head of School)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Morehall Primary School and Nursery, Chart Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4PN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMorehall Primary School
Primary · Very close
Pent Valley Technology College
Secondary · Very close
Birchwood
Pupil referral unit · Very close
The Harvey Grammar School
Secondary · 501m away
All Soul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 644m away
Harcourt Primary School
Primary · 924m away
Sandgate Primary School
Primary · 947m away
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Morehall Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Morehall Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Morehall Primary School and Nursery?
Morehall Primary School and Nursery currently has 242 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Morehall Primary School and Nursery take?
Morehall Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Morehall Primary School and Nursery?
Morehall Primary School and Nursery is in Folkestone, CT19 4PN, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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