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Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone

Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 1DJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
78%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
50 1st-choice / 58 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1953 of 13,686 nationally

About Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone

Christ Church Cep Academy in Folkestone is a Church of England primary school that clearly commands strong local demand. For entry in 2025/26, the school received 115 applications for just 58 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.98, meaning nearly two families applied for every spot. Of those, 50 were first-preference applications, and all 50 received offers — a reassuring sign for parents who put it top of their list. The school is led by headteacher Robin Flack and educates 414 pupils, very close to its capacity of 420. Half of its pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is a notably high proportion and suggests the school serves a diverse catchment. While the Department for Education does not publish a formal parent view score for this school, the oversubscription figures alone indicate a strong reputation among local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBrockman Road, Folkestone, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 1DJ
HeadteacherRobin Flack
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils414
Free School Meals (FSM)50.0%
School Capacity414 / 420 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteGymnasiumSports HallMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsForest SchoolSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCross CountryRoundersTennisGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingGardeningScience ClubArt ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Source: christchurchfolkestone.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.