Folkestone Primary
URN: 148068 • Folkestone CT19 5FP
Overview
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Louise Feaver (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01303842400
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Academy Lane, Folkestone CT19 5FP
Summary
Folkestone Primary is a mixed academy located in Folkestone, Kent, with a current enrolment of 436 pupils and a capacity of 450. The school is part of Turner Schools, an academy trust focused on delivering quality education and supporting community regeneration. The ethos of Folkestone Primary centres on inclusivity, aiming to meet the diverse needs of all students through high expectations and quality first teaching.
The curriculum at Folkestone Primary is designed to inspire a love of learning, with a strong emphasis on improving outcomes in reading, writing, and maths. The school prioritises the well-being and resilience of its students, fostering an environment where children feel safe, valued, and excited about their education. The commitment to nurturing each child's potential is evident in the supportive and dedicated approach of the teaching staff.
Folkestone Primary values strong relationships with parents and the community, encouraging open communication and collaboration. The school aims to empower children to become passionate, lifelong learners, preparing them for future educational success.
The curriculum at Folkestone Primary is designed to inspire a love of learning, with a strong emphasis on improving outcomes in reading, writing, and maths. The school prioritises the well-being and resilience of its students, fostering an environment where children feel safe, valued, and excited about their education. The commitment to nurturing each child's potential is evident in the supportive and dedicated approach of the teaching staff.
Folkestone Primary values strong relationships with parents and the community, encouraging open communication and collaboration. The school aims to empower children to become passionate, lifelong learners, preparing them for future educational success.
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- TURNER SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 436
- Boys
- 205
- Girls
- 231
- FSM %
- 27.50
- Open date
- 2020-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 436 | 205 | 231 | 450 | 27.50 |
2024-09-11 | 428 | 203 | 225 | 450 | 25.50 |
2023-09-11 | 461 | 236 | 225 | 450 | 26.30 |
2022-09-11 | 461 | 236 | 225 | 450 | 26.30 |
2021-09-11 | 474 | 246 | 228 | 450 | 21.20 |
2020-09-11 | 450 |
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