All Soul's Church of England Primary School
Folkestone, CT19 4LG · Kent · primary school
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271st of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.9/10 against 2,013 of them, against 4.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
All Soul's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Oyster Club, Mini Cadets, or Young Voices. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 256 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the national median in reading and writing? What specific activities take place during the Oyster Club sessions?
What Ofsted said about All Soul's Church of England Primary School
Overview
This is a successful school characterised by "warm and happy relationships" and "exceptionally calm and orderly" behaviour. Pupils are respectful, kind, and keen to learn, supported by staff who share high aspirations and provide effective care, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The early years provision is "exceptional," with children forming friendships quickly and becoming "confident and articulate speakers" through strong modelling.
- Staff are knowledgeable and adapt teaching effectively, ensuring pupils with SEND access the same learning as their peers.
- Teachers check understanding effectively, using "probing questions" to address misconceptions quickly and ensuring accurate pronunciation in phonics.
- Pupils make effective progress, connecting current learning to prior knowledge, while attendance improvements are showing "positive impact" through personalised support.
- Leaders and governors provide effective support, with a secure understanding of the school that ensures provision continues to develop.
Areas to improve
- Assessment in some foundation subjects is not as comprehensive as in mathematics or early reading, meaning staff do not always have a "full sense of what pupils have understood or remembered."
- Systems to analyse attendance patterns are not always strategic enough, meaning pupils at risk of persistent absenteeism are not always identified early enough for pre-emptive support.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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