St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School
URN: 139315 • Folkestone CT20 1SE
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 63.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Jacobs (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01303255516
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Street, Folkestone CT20 1SE
Summary
St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School is a mixed academy located in Folkestone, Kent, with a current enrolment of 211 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to develop not only academic skills but also personal qualities such as respect, cooperation, and responsibility. The curriculum is designed to engage and stimulate students, fostering creativity and imagination through a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities.
The school prides itself on creating a supportive and nurturing environment, where children are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With a strong focus on well-being, St Eanswythe's provides a range of experiences in sports, music, and the arts, alongside frequent trips and community activities. The school is closely linked with the local church, reinforcing its Christian ethos and community spirit.
Feedback from parents highlights a high level of satisfaction, with 100% reporting that their children feel happy and safe at school. St Eanswythe's is committed to maintaining a positive and encouraging atmosphere, making it a valued part of the local community.
The school prides itself on creating a supportive and nurturing environment, where children are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With a strong focus on well-being, St Eanswythe's provides a range of experiences in sports, music, and the arts, alongside frequent trips and community activities. The school is closely linked with the local church, reinforcing its Christian ethos and community spirit.
Feedback from parents highlights a high level of satisfaction, with 100% reporting that their children feel happy and safe at school. St Eanswythe's is committed to maintaining a positive and encouraging atmosphere, making it a valued part of the local community.
Useful links
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Current newsletter (download)
- Year R (download)
- About Us (other)
- Welcome (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Staff (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Hawkinge Primary School (73.3)
- Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School (71.1)
- Sandgate Primary School (64.8)
- Folkestone Primary (62.1)
- The Churchill School (61.8)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ST EANSWYTHE'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 211
- Boys
- 99
- Girls
- 112
- FSM %
- 27.50
- Open date
- 2013-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 211 | 99 | 112 | 210 | 27.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 210 | 90 | 120 | 210 | 25.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 212 | 91 | 121 | 210 | 24.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 212 | 91 | 121 | 210 | 24.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 212 | 89 | 123 | 210 | 25.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 213 | 92 | 121 | 210 | 19.70 |
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