Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Folkestone, CT19 5BY · Kent · primary school
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317th 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 the 4,158 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 2.9/10 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 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stella Maris Catholic 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%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Gardening Club, Choir, and Stella Maris Sunshine Team. Sports include football, dance, netball, cricket, and tag rugby. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 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
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in reading or maths? How does the school manage the transition for new starters given the current pupil numbers?
What Ofsted said about Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Overview
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by an “exceptionally strong sense of community and family.” Leaders have carefully planned a curriculum that ensures pupils, including those with special educational needs, achieve well in core subjects like English and mathematics. The school fosters deep connections with the local community and provides a “loving, nurturing and supportive” environment where pupils “flourish” and “thrive.”
Strengths
- Early reading is taught “incredibly well,” with staff expertise allowing for precise teaching and quick remediation of misconceptions.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from “precise teaching” and tailored support to help them make progress.
- Behaviour is “very settled and focused,” with pupils proud to meet high expectations and embodying values of “love, trust, care, share and respect.”
- The wider offer is “exceptionally strong,” with targeted support for disadvantaged pupils and young carers, alongside active community involvement.
- Leaders and governors work effectively with the multi-academy trust to continually develop the school and measure impact.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must identify “precisely enough the small steps of knowledge” in foundation subjects to ensure secure retention and connection of learning over time.
- Assessment in foundation subjects needs to be more precise so staff can accurately determine what pupils have understood and remembered.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong culture of safeguarding” ensuring staff are trained to identify risks and report concerns swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 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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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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