Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
URN: 139310 • Folkestone CT19 6QH
Overview
- Name
- Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
- URN
- 139310
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- FOLKESTONE ST MARY'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amanda Wolfram (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01303251390
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Warren Road, Folkestone CT19 6QH
Summary
Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Folkestone, Kent, serving 416 pupils with a capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, guided by its Christian values of Friendship, Service, Forgiveness, and Compassion. These principles shape the school's culture and support a community where every child is encouraged to thrive and achieve their potential.
The curriculum at St. Mary's is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in secondary education and beyond. It emphasizes a broad and balanced approach, prioritising core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics while also ensuring a solid foundation in other areas. The school aims to inspire a love of learning and encourages students to take an active role in their education and community.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Mr. Richard Paez, St. Mary's strives to be a trusted institution at the heart of the Folkestone community, where families feel welcomed and children are empowered to make a positive impact in the world.
The curriculum at St. Mary's is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in secondary education and beyond. It emphasizes a broad and balanced approach, prioritising core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics while also ensuring a solid foundation in other areas. The school aims to inspire a love of learning and encourages students to take an active role in their education and community.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Mr. Richard Paez, St. Mary's strives to be a trusted institution at the heart of the Folkestone community, where families feel welcomed and children are empowered to make a positive impact in the world.
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- FOLKESTONE ST MARY'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 416
- Boys
- 195
- Girls
- 221
- FSM %
- 33.20
- Open date
- 2013-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-10-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 416 | 195 | 221 | 420 | 33.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 442 | 219 | 223 | 420 | 37.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 444 | 226 | 218 | 420 | 35.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 444 | 226 | 218 | 420 | 35.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 450 | 228 | 222 | 420 | 29.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 455 | 228 | 227 | 420 | 23.80 |
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