The Churchill School
About The Churchill School
The Churchill School is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11, sitting within the Kent local authority in Folkestone and Hythe. In a county with 459 primary schools, it ranks among a competitive field; its top-performing local peers include Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School, Leigh Academy Dartford, and Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School. The school is currently rated Good by Ofsted, a significant improvement from its previous Inadequate rating in 2013. Its most recent graded inspection in 2015 and an ungraded visit in 2019 both confirmed the school remains Good, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all judged Good. The school is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 88 applications for 60 places, with 37 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.2. Just half a kilometre away lies Hawkinge Primary School, an Outstanding-rated alternative for families considering other options.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 May 2019Latest monitoring visit (23 May 2019): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jun 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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