Hawkinge Primary School
Folkestone, CT18 7BN · Kent · primary school
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40th 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 — 8.0/10 against 3,508 of them, against 7.4/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hawkinge Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Lego and construction or board game clubs, play cricket, and participate in art and craft activities. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 389 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 daily K schedule fit into the wider physical education curriculum? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Hawkinge Primary School
Overview
Hawkinge Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes an “inspiring school” where pupils are “welcomed and valued,” thriving as “well-rounded, confident individuals.” Leaders demonstrate a “steely determination” to improve further, ensuring high expectations are met academically and personally.
Strengths
- There is an “extremely calm and purposeful atmosphere” with “exemplary” behaviour and attitudes to learning.
- The curriculum is “extremely well-designed, engaging and ambitious,” with clear skills and knowledge outlined from early years to Year 6.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is “as ambitious” as for all others, ensuring everyone accesses the full curriculum.
- Reading is a high priority; staff teach phonics “very well,” and pupils develop as “confident, fluent readers.”
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with a wide range of activities enriching pupils’ lives and preparing them as “mature, thoughtful and caring citizens.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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