Harcourt Primary School

About Harcourt Primary School

Harcourt Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Folkestone and Hythe community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 180 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Harcourt Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anthony Silk, it falls under Kent local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10116th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 35 in Folkestone and Hythe.

Harcourt Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 29 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 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 Harcourt Primary School include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Sports Hall.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Cross Country, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Gardening, Chess, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Folkestone and Hythe, Harcourt Primary School 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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