Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
99%
Capacity
416
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Folkestone and Hythe community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 416 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Richard Paez, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9038th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 35 in Folkestone and Hythe.
Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 90 applications for 55 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy include Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Rounders, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Choir, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Folkestone and Hythe, Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Warren Road, Folkestone, Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 6QH |
| Headteacher | Richard Paez |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 416 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.2% |
| School Capacity | 416 / 420 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Oct 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Oct 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9038th of 13,686
Nationally
1355th of 2,034
In South East
21st of 35
In Folkestone and Hythe
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
40%
'23/24
56%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
90
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Warren Road, Folkestone
Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 6QH
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