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Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School
Horn Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3JJ, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.4 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
196
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 90%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community environment. Students perform well, with 73% achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing the school in the top 28% nationally. While the percentage of pupils reaching a higher standard is lower at 10%, the overall performance and high parent recommendation suggest a solid educational foundation for children aged 4-11.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (41 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
My child makes good progress
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
School keeps me informed
85%
Behaviour is good
83%
School has high expectations
83%
School supports development
81%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.2%
Asian Other5.1%
White Other2.6%
Black African2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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51.08537, 1.12491 · CT20 3JJ
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118675
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.stmartinsfolkestone.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School a good school?
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School scores 91.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School?
Based on 41 Ofsted Parent View responses, Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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