SchoolScoresSt Eanswythe's CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of ST EANSWYTHE'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Church Street, Folkestone, CT20 1SE
01303 255516 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 12 March 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 2 April 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
49 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 9th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Folkestone. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 97% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Folkestone. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 98% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Folkestone. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 95% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Folkestone. Higher than 57% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 61% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 37 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Folkestone. Higher than 34% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 90% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 9th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Folkestone. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 96% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 23%). 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
31 pupils in this year group.
68% — 6 points above the Kent average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 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. | 104 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 25 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 22 |
| Of those, offered a place | 22 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 74 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 0.9
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 10th highest of 19 state primary schools in Folkestone. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.3% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 14th highest of 19 state primary schools in Folkestone. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 19th highest of 19 state primary schools in Folkestone. Higher than 3% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 19 state primary schools in Folkestone. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.9% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Folkestone. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 19 state primary schools in Folkestone. Lower than 76% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 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 8th highest of 19 state primary schools in Folkestone. Higher than 67% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.0 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 5th highest of 19 state primary schools in Folkestone. Higher than 78% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.5 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 14th highest of 19 state primary schools in Folkestone. Higher than 26% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 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
- Folkestone, St Peter's CofE Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mundella Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Folkestone St Mary's CofE Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stella Maris Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Castle Hill Community Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Martello Primary 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Folkestone Primary 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sandgate Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Morehall Primary School and Nursery 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Eanswythe's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Eanswythe's CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 March 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 2 April 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did St Eanswythe's CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Eanswythe's CofE Primary School?
86% of the 49 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Eanswythe's CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Eanswythe's CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 22 families put St Eanswythe's CofE Primary School as their first choice for 25 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 22 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 139315.
- 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.