The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (100% 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
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Matthew Green (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3QU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Folkestone School for Girls
Secondary · 343m away
School of English Studies
Miscellaneous · 785m away
The Harvey Grammar School
Secondary · 800m away
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
Independent · 895m away
Morehall Primary School
Primary · 947m away
Morehall Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 947m away
All Soul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Birchwood
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sandgate Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sandgate Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sandgate Primary School?
Sandgate Primary School currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sandgate Primary School take?
Sandgate Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sandgate Primary School?
Sandgate Primary School is in Folkestone, CT20 3QU, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sandgate Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sandgate Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.