Capel-le-Ferne Primary School
URN: 118515 • Folkestone CT18 7HB
Overview
- Name
- Capel-le-Ferne Primary School
- URN
- 118515
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anthony Richards (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01303251353
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Capel Street, Folkestone CT18 7HB
Summary
Capel-le-Ferne Primary School is a community school located in Folkestone, Kent, catering to mixed-gender pupils from Reception to Year 6. With a current enrolment of 179 students and a capacity of 210, the school prides itself on providing a warm and inclusive environment. The school’s ethos is built around core values of Respect, Independence, Creativity, and Confidence, aiming to foster both academic success and personal development.
The curriculum at Capel-le-Ferne is designed to be broad and balanced, encouraging a love of learning through engaging and structured experiences. The school emphasizes the importance of foundational skills in reading, writing, and numeracy, enabling students to tackle challenges creatively and independently. The dedicated staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for their growth.
Capel-le-Ferne Primary values strong partnerships with parents and the local community, encouraging active involvement in the educational process. The school has a Parent Staff Association and a Governing Board that play vital roles in supporting the school's strategic direction and development goals. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.
The curriculum at Capel-le-Ferne is designed to be broad and balanced, encouraging a love of learning through engaging and structured experiences. The school emphasizes the importance of foundational skills in reading, writing, and numeracy, enabling students to tackle challenges creatively and independently. The dedicated staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for their growth.
Capel-le-Ferne Primary values strong partnerships with parents and the local community, encouraging active involvement in the educational process. The school has a Parent Staff Association and a Governing Board that play vital roles in supporting the school's strategic direction and development goals. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.
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- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 179 | 101 | 78 | 210 | 20.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 176 | 100 | 76 | 210 | 19.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 188 | 104 | 84 | 210 | 15.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 188 | 104 | 84 | 209 | 15.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 195 | 110 | 85 | 209 | 14.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 198 | 107 | 91 | 209 | 7.10 |
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