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Bodsham Church of England Primary School

Folkestone and Hythe, TN25 5JQPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
80%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
9 1st-choice / 9 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1520 of 13,686 nationally

About Bodsham Church of England Primary School

Bodsham Church of England Primary School is a small, mixed state primary for children aged 4 to 11, currently home to 75 pupils against a capacity of 103. That leaves it running at roughly 73% full, which is a fairly comfortable margin for a village school. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 10.7%, slightly below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively low-deprivation intake. Demand, however, is notably strong. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school had 16 applications for just 9 places, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.78 applicants per place. All 9 first-preference families were offered a spot, but the remaining 7 applicants would have been disappointed. This level of competition is a clear signal that local parents rate the school highly, and it's worth noting that the school's Church of England character may be a draw for families seeking a faith-based setting in the Folkestone and Hythe area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool Hill, Ashford, Folkestone and Hythe, TN25 5JQ
HeadteacherMary Stephen
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils75
Free School Meals (FSM)10.7%
School Capacity75 / 103 (73% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryDining HallMusic RoomsICT SuitePlaying FieldsForest SchoolArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersAthleticsDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingChoirArt ClubEco ClubDramaBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:30

Source: bodsham.kent.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bodsham Church of England Primary School

Bodsham Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.