Martello Primary

URN: 140433 • Folkestone CT19 6DT

Overview

Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Ofsted rating
n/a

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Natalie Barrow (since 2025) , Head of School
Telephone
01303847540
Website
Visit
Address
Warren Way, Folkestone CT19 6DT

Summary

Martello Primary School, located in Folkestone, Kent, is a mixed academy that serves 141 pupils from Reception to Year 6, with a capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, aiming to nurture each child's academic, social, and personal development. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and stimulating atmosphere where children can thrive.

The curriculum at Martello is designed to be engaging and rigorous, providing students with diverse opportunities to succeed academically and prepare for future challenges. The school encourages strong partnerships between home and school, recognizing that effective communication with parents is vital for a child's educational journey.

Martello Primary prides itself on being a close-knit community, welcoming families from various backgrounds and promoting a sense of belonging. Under the leadership of Principal Miss Natalie Barrow, the school strives to instill British values and support the holistic development of every pupil, ensuring they are well-prepared for their roles as citizens in modern Britain.

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Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
TURNER SCHOOLS
Capacity
210
Pupils
141
Boys
84
Girls
57
FSM %
66.70
Open date
2015-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 141 84 57 210 66.70
2024-09-11 154 94 60 210 67.50
2023-09-11 164 97 67 210 59.80
2022-09-11 164 97 67 210 59.80
2021-09-11 153 82 71 210 60.10
2020-09-11 150 79 71 210 46.00

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