Seabrook Church of England Primary School

About Seabrook Church of England Primary School

Seabrook Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in Folkestone and Hythe, operating very close to its full capacity of 105 pupils with a current roll of 104. This near-full occupancy is reflected in its oversubscribed status for the 2025/26 intake, where the school received 55 applications for just 15 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.67. Of those applicants, 17 listed it as their first preference, and 14 first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 10.6%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively less disadvantaged intake compared with many schools nationally. The school's Church of England character is woven into its facilities, which include a chapel, and it serves the mixed-gender 5-11 age range under headteacher Elizabeth Carter.

Academically, Seabrook performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Kent average of 63%. The school ranks 5th out of 35 primary schools in the Folkestone and Hythe local authority area on this measure, placing it in the top 5% regionally and the top 4% nationally. Results are particularly strong in reading, where 93% met the expected standard and 80% achieved the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 113. Maths also performed well, with 93% at the expected level and an average score of 110. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023, the school retained a Good overall rating, with Outstanding judgements for early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes. This represents a change from its previous Outstanding rating in 2011.

The school offers a range of facilities including a forest school, playing fields, an ICT suite, and a gymnasium, with sports such as gymnastics, tennis, athletics, netball and dance available. Clubs include science, gardening, drama, choir and chess. For pupils with additional needs, the school provides support for moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. Given its small size, strong academic outcomes, and high demand for places, this school is best suited to families who can secure a place through the Kent admissions process, particularly those with a Church of England affiliation or living within the catchment area. The nearest Outstanding-rated alternative is St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School, 4.4 km away.

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