SchoolScoresHawkinge Primary School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BN
01303 892224 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 11 June 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 21 May 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
154 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Folkestone comparisons use the 9 of its 19 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Folkestone | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Folkestone. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 97% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 4th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Folkestone. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 98% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Folkestone. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 41 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Folkestone. Higher than 97% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 61% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 115 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Folkestone. Higher than 93% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 90% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 36 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Folkestone. Higher than 88% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 82% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Folkestone. Higher than 87% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%said yes | 96% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 40%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Folkestone figures pool parents at the Folkestone schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
59 pupils in this year group.
76% — 14 points above the Kent average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 76% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kent. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 59 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 119 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 16th highest of 19 state primary schools in Folkestone. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.0% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 19th highest of 19 state primary schools in Folkestone. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 19 state primary schools in Folkestone. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.6% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 19 state primary schools in Folkestone. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Folkestone. Lower than 66% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Folkestone. Lower than 58% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 19 state primary schools in Folkestone. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 19 state primary schools in Folkestone. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 5th highest of 19 state primary schools in Folkestone. Higher than 73% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.6 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 19 state primary schools in Folkestone. Higher than 79% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.6 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 17th highest of 19 state primary schools in Folkestone. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 14.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- The Churchill School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Folkestone Primary 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harcourt Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stella Maris Catholic Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mundella Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Morehall Primary School and Nursery 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Castle Hill Community Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Capel-le-Ferne Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Soul's CofE Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Martello Primary 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hawkinge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hawkinge Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 June 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 May 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Hawkinge Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hawkinge Primary School?
99% of the 154 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Hawkinge Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hawkinge Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 59 families put Hawkinge Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 59 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 118385.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.