Selsted Church of England Primary School
92%
Capacity
97
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About Selsted Church of England Primary School
Selsted Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Folkestone and Hythe community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 97 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Selsted Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Angela Woodgate, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9836th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 35 in Folkestone and Hythe.
Selsted Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 12 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Selsted Church of England Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Gymnastics, Athletics, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Coding, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Folkestone and Hythe, Selsted Church of England 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Selsted, Wootton Lane, Dover, Folkestone and Hythe, CT15 7HH |
| Headteacher | Angela Woodgate |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 97 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.4% |
| School Capacity | 97 / 105 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 6 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
9836th of 13,686
Nationally
1454th of 2,034
In South East
24th of 35
In Folkestone and Hythe
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
33%
'23/24
53%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
41
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Selsted Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Selsted, Wootton Lane, Dover
Folkestone and Hythe, CT15 7HH
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