Schools in Folkestone, South East (2025)
24 schools · 9,460 students · 14 academy, 9 local authority, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 317.
Folkestone, in South East, has 24 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 9,460 students. By level there are 19 primary, 5 secondary; by sector 14 academy, 9 local authority, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Folkestone's schools is 317, above the South East median of 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
24 of the 24 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is The Folkestone School for Girls (85.8, top 10% of secondary schools nationally), followed by The Harvey Grammar School (84.9, top 25% of secondary schools nationally), and Sandgate Primary School (77.8, top 25% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are The Folkestone School for Girls (1,145 students), The Harvey Grammar School (1,005 students), Turner Free School (997 students). 2 schools are single-sex.
Ranked schools in Folkestone
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 186The Folkestone School for GirlsFolkestone · Academy Secondary57.9 Attainment 8 · 1,145 students
- 285The Harvey Grammar SchoolFolkestone · Academy Secondary61.8 Attainment 8 · 1,005 students
- 378Sandgate Primary SchoolFolkestone · Local authority Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 419 students
- 470Hawkinge Primary SchoolFolkestone · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 389 students
- 567Morehall Primary School and NurseryFolkestone · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 249 students
- 666Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary SchoolFolkestone · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 196 students
- 758Cheriton Primary SchoolFolkestone · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 391 students
- 857Christ Church Cep Academy, FolkestoneFolkestone · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 411 students
- 952St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary SchoolFolkestone · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 215 students
- 1045The Churchill SchoolFolkestone · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 317 students
- 1140Folkestone PrimaryFolkestone · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 460 students
- 1240Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolFolkestone · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 98 students
- 1338Martello PrimaryFolkestone · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 146 students
- 1437Stella Maris Catholic Primary SchoolFolkestone · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 1537All Soul's Church of England Primary SchoolFolkestone · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 256 students
- 1636Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary AcademyFolkestone · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 406 students
- 1734Lyminge Church of England Primary SchoolFolkestone · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 191 students
- 1826Castle Hill Community Primary SchoolFolkestone · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 395 students
- 1925Capel-le-Ferne Primary SchoolFolkestone · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 170 students
- 2022Harcourt Primary SchoolFolkestone · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 179 students
- 2118Mundella Primary SchoolFolkestone · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 184 students
- 2217Turner Free SchoolFolkestone · Academy Secondary37.6 Attainment 8 · 997 students
- 2313Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)Folkestone · Independent Secondary9.9 Attainment 8 · 101 students
- 2413Folkestone AcademyFolkestone · Academy Secondary33.7 Attainment 8 · 936 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Folkestone School for Girls Folkestone · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 85.8 Top 10% | 57.9 Attainment 8 | 1,145 |
| 2 | The Harvey Grammar School Folkestone · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 84.9 Top 25% | 61.8 Attainment 8 | 1,005 |
| 3 | Sandgate Primary School Folkestone · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 77.8 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 419 |
| 4 | Hawkinge Primary School Folkestone · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 69.8 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 389 |
| 5 | Morehall Primary School and Nursery Folkestone · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 67.2 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 249 |
| 6 | Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School Folkestone · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 66.2 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 196 |
| 7 | Cheriton Primary School Folkestone · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 57.8 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 391 |
| 8 | Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone Folkestone · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 56.8 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 411 |
| 9 | St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School Folkestone · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 51.7 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 215 |
| 10 | The Churchill School Folkestone · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 45.2 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 317 |
| 11 | Folkestone Primary Folkestone · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 39.7 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 460 |
| 12 | Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School Folkestone · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 39.7 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 98 |
| 13 | Martello Primary Folkestone · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 38.4 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 146 |
| 14 | Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Folkestone · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 37.3 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 15 | All Soul's Church of England Primary School Folkestone · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 36.9 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 256 |
| 16 | Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Folkestone · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 35.8 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 406 |
| 17 | Lyminge Church of England Primary School Folkestone · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 34.2 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 191 |
| 18 | Castle Hill Community Primary School Folkestone · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 26.0 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 395 |
| 19 | Capel-le-Ferne Primary School Folkestone · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 24.6 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 170 |
| 20 | Harcourt Primary School Folkestone · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 21.6 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 179 |
| 21 | Mundella Primary School Folkestone · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 18.2 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 184 |
| 22 | Turner Free School Folkestone · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 17.2 Lower 50% | 37.6 Attainment 8 | 997 |
| 23 | Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) Folkestone · Secondary · Ages 14–19 | Independent | 13.3 Lower 50% | 9.9 Attainment 8 | 101 |
| 24 | Folkestone Academy Folkestone · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 13.2 Lower 50% | 33.7 Attainment 8 | 936 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Folkestone side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Folkestone?
The Folkestone School for Girls is the highest-ranked school in Folkestone with a Success Index (England) of 85.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of secondary schools in England).
How many schools are in Folkestone?
Folkestone has 24 schools (5 secondary, 19 primary) educating 9,460 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Folkestone?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Folkestone is 317. Number of pupils in the latest school census.