The short version
Below-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 59% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
32% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 171
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 58.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- VERITAS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Paez and Lauren Wharmby .
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Black Bull Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5QX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCastle Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 467m away
The Beacon Folkestone
Special school · 502m away
Compass Community School Coastal Park
Independent · 628m away
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone
Primary · 694m away
Folkestone Academy
Secondary · 951m away
Folkestone Primary
Primary · 951m away
Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 955m away
St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Mundella Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mundella Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mundella Primary School?
Mundella Primary School currently has 171 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mundella Primary School take?
Mundella Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mundella Primary School?
Mundella Primary School is in Folkestone, CT19 5QX, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mundella Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mundella Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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