Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School
70%
Capacity
74
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School
Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Folkestone and Hythe community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 74 pupils on roll, operating at 70% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Buss, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 100% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 24th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 35 in Folkestone and Hythe.
Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 15 applications for 7 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School include Library, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Cross Country, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Eco Club, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Folkestone and Hythe, Stelling Minnis 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Bossingham Road, Canterbury, Folkestone and Hythe, CT4 6DU |
| Headteacher | Rachel Buss |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 74 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.2% |
| School Capacity | 74 / 105 (70% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (100%)
24th of 13,686
Nationally
4th of 2,034
In South East
1st of 35
In Folkestone and Hythe
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
100%
Expected Standard
25%
Higher Standard
'22/23
82%
'23/24
100%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
15
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bossingham Road, Canterbury
Folkestone and Hythe, CT4 6DU
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