Martello Primary

About Martello Primary

Martello Primary is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Folkestone and Hythe community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 141 pupils on roll, operating at 67% capacity.

Ofsted has rated Martello Primary "Good", the school is led by headteacher Natalie Barrow, it falls under Kent local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12578th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 35 in Folkestone and Hythe.

Martello Primary is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 13 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Martello Primary include Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Football, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Chess, Choir and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 66.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Folkestone and Hythe, Martello 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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