Bodsham Church of England Primary School
73%
Capacity
75
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Bodsham Church of England Primary School
Bodsham Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Folkestone and Hythe community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 75 pupils on roll, operating at 73% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Bodsham Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mary Stephen, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1520th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 35 in Folkestone and Hythe.
Bodsham Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 16 applications for 9 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bodsham Church of England Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Forest School, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Dance, Swimming, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Art Club, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Folkestone and Hythe, Bodsham Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Hill, Ashford, Folkestone and Hythe, TN25 5JQ |
| Headteacher | Mary Stephen |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 75 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.7% |
| School Capacity | 75 / 103 (73% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1520th of 13,686
Nationally
202nd of 2,034
In South East
7th of 35
In Folkestone and Hythe
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
20%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
16
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Hill, Ashford
Folkestone and Hythe, TN25 5JQ
Journey to School
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