Morehall Primary School and Nursery
Folkestone, CT19 4PN · Kent · primary school
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125th 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 — 8.1/10 against 3,027 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Morehall Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a breakfast club, learn swimming, take violin and ukulele lessons, participate in the school choir, attend instrumental music lessons, and go to the Young Voices Concert.
Getting in
The published school roll is 249 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
Since the inspection was recent, what specific improvements have been made since the March 2025 visit? How are the instrumental music lessons scheduled to ensure they do not conflict with core curriculum time?
What Ofsted said about Morehall Primary School and Nursery
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since its previous rating. Consequently, the next inspection will be a graded one. The report paints a picture of a high-achieving, happy school where pupils are “inspired by the rich opportunities” and staff morale is high.
Strengths
- Pupils attain highly across the curriculum, with “exemplary” behaviour and “warm and good humoured” relationships.
- The “ambitious curriculum” ensures pupils build knowledge well, with a “sharp focus on developing language” from the early years.
- Teaching is “confident, focused and highly skilled,” with staff using strong subject knowledge to check and build on pupil understanding.
- Reading is a clear priority; pupils learn to read “quickly and well” and can discuss books with maturity.
- The school is deeply embedded in the community, offering “exemplary and extensive” enrichment activities that help pupils enjoy their local area.
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 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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