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Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School

Folkestone and Hythe, CT4 6DUPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
100%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
5 1st-choice / 7 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#24 of 13,686 nationally

About Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School

Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School stands out sharply against the Kent local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 63%, this school achieved a perfect 100% in its most recent results. That places it first out of 35 primary schools in the Folkestone and Hythe district and inside the top 25 nationally. The school is small, with just 74 pupils against a capacity of 105, and its headteacher is Rachel Buss. It is a state-funded, mixed Church of England primary for children aged 5 to 11, and it is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, there were 15 applications for 7 places, with all 5 first-preference families offered a spot.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBossingham Road, Canterbury, Folkestone and Hythe, CT4 6DU
HeadteacherRachel Buss
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils74
Free School Meals (FSM)12.2%
School Capacity74 / 105 (70% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

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

Source: Ofsted, 25 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryMusic RoomsArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

GymnasticsTennisCross CountryAthleticsDanceFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingEco ClubArt ClubScience ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:20

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School

Stelling Minnis Church of England 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.