Folkestone Primary
Folkestone, CT19 5FP · Kent · primary school
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279th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.3/10 against 2,705 of them, against 3.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Folkestone Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. However, 2.0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs such as LEGO Therapy, Zippy's Friends, and Upfront Theatre company, alongside sports including martial arts, archery, and swimming. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 460 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure broad access for all year groups?
What Ofsted said about Folkestone Primary
Overview
Folkestone Primary is described as a school where pupils "love the school and feel loved," characterised by "impeccably polite" behaviour and a "calm and settled" learning environment. The inspection highlights an "exceptional early years setting" and strong personal development, though it notes that curriculum implementation in some Key Stage 1 and 2 subjects is still developing.
Strengths
- The early years provision is of the "highest quality," with children achieving well in early reading and mathematics through a mix of free-choice learning and direct teaching.
- Pupils demonstrate "exceptional" personal development and behaviour, supported by a "cohesive and well-considered approach" to physical and mental well-being.
- Staff are "experts in teaching reading," ensuring pupils rapidly become fluent and accurate, with effective interventions for those who fall behind.
- Attendance is "well managed," with leaders tracking persistent absence "exceptionally well," resulting in high levels of pupil positivity.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with "meticulous records" and a culture that is "supportive but stringent."
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to "embed and refine the curriculum" in a small number of foundation subjects (such as art and geography) to ensure teaching quality and assessment are consistently high.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that while some staff knowledge needs more frequent refreshing, this "does not compromise the high-quality culture of safeguarding."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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