Schools in Folkestone
26 schools with a Folkestone postal address: 19 primary, 5 secondary, plus 2 special. 2 are independent. 6 had more first-choice applications than places last year.
Primary schools (19)
- All Soul's Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 61%
- Capel-le-Ferne Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Castle Hill Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 54%
- Cheriton Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 68% Oversubscribed
- Christ Church Cep Academy, FolkestoneState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 76%
- Folkestone PrimaryState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 64%
- Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary AcademyState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: areas need attention· 2025KS2 expected standard: 59%
- Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Harcourt Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 54%
- Hawkinge Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 76%
- Lyminge Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Martello PrimaryState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Morehall Primary School and NurseryState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 75% Oversubscribed
- Mundella Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 56%
- Sandgate Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 75% Oversubscribed
- St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 68%
- Stella Maris Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 61%
- The Churchill SchoolState · Ages 4–11Not yet inspectedKS2 expected standard: 66%
Secondary schools (5)
- Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)Independent · Ages 14–19Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 9.9
- Folkestone AcademyState · Ages 11–19Report card: areas need attention· 2026Attainment 8: 33.7
- The Folkestone School for GirlsGrammar · Ages 11–18 · GirlsOfsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 57.9 Oversubscribed
- The Harvey Grammar SchoolGrammar · Ages 11–18 · BoysOfsted:Outstanding· 2022Attainment 8: 61.8 Oversubscribed
- Turner Free SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 37.6 Oversubscribed
Special schools (2)
- Compass Community School Coastal ParkIndependent special · Ages 5–17Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 4.4
- The Beacon FolkestoneState special · Ages 3–19Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024Attainment 8: 0.3
Nearby towns
Based on each school's postal address in the DfE register, so a few schools near the edge of Folkestone may be listed under a neighbouring town. Alternative provision is not listed. Inspection outcomes are shown under the framework each school was inspected with. About the data