Folkestone Primary

About Folkestone Primary

Folkestone Primary is a state-funded co-educational primary school located in Folkestone and Hythe, South East (CT19 5FP), welcoming pupils aged 2 to 11. The school has 436 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 450 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Folkestone Primary "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louise Feaver, it falls under Kent local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4526th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 35 in Folkestone and Hythe.

Folkestone Primary is a popular choice with families — it received 97 applications for 53 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 49 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Folkestone Primary include Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Dining Hall.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Football, Gymnastics, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Coding, Choir and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Folkestone and Hythe, Folkestone Primary 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.

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