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Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Warren Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6QH, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.5 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
416
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 59% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 65% nationally. However, only 5% of students reached the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel beyond the expected levels. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, catering to ages 2-11.
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Last inspected: 21 September 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.5%
White Other4.3%
Black African2.9%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Location
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51.08579, 1.19477 · CT19 6QH
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN139310
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmarysfolkestone.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2016.
Is Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy a good school?
Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy scores 38.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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