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Saltwood CofE Primary School

Folkestone and Hythe, CT21 4QSPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#5,818
of 13,686 nationally

About Saltwood CofE Primary School

Saltwood CofE Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 30 first-preference applications for its 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round and a total of 61 applications overall, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.03. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Folkestone and Hythe area. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high number of first-choice applications is a clear signal of parental confidence. The school is a Church of England primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, with headteacher Paul Newton leading a community of 207 pupils, just below its capacity of 222. Around 9.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly below the national average, indicating a relatively mixed intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressGrange Road, Hythe, Folkestone and Hythe, CT21 4QS
HeadteacherPaul Newton
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils207
Free School Meals (FSM)9.7%
School Capacity207 / 222 (93% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumICT SuiteDining HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsFootballDanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessArt ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: saltwood.kent.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saltwood CofE Primary School

Saltwood CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.