Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone
99%
Capacity
414
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone 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 414 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone "Good", the school is led by headteacher Robin Flack, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% 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 1953rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 35 in Folkestone and Hythe.
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone is a popular choice with families — it received 115 applications for 58 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Rounders, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Gardening, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 50.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Folkestone and Hythe, Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone 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 | Brockman Road, Folkestone, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 1DJ |
| Headteacher | Robin Flack |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 414 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 50.0% |
| School Capacity | 414 / 420 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1953rd of 13,686
Nationally
266th of 2,034
In South East
9th of 35
In Folkestone and Hythe
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
78%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
115
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
50 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Brockman Road, Folkestone
Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 1DJ
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