Hawkinge Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Folkestone, South East CT18 7BN · Kent
#732 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#3948 of 15,697 nationally
About Hawkinge Primary School
Hawkinge Primary School is a local authority primary school located in Folkestone, in the Kent local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 389 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 69.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 732nd of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (52th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 389; capacity filled 92.6%.
There are 24 schools in Folkestone; Hawkinge Primary School ranks 4th of 24 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)76%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)19.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hawkinge Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 389
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 19.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 92.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 76%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Hawkinge Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The Churchill School
Folkestone · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
317 students · 510 m away
Folkestone Academy
Folkestone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
936 students · 2.5 km away
Folkestone Primary
Folkestone · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
460 students · 2.5 km away
Harcourt Primary School
Folkestone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
179 students · 3.0 km away
Turner Free School
Folkestone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
997 students · 3.0 km away
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Folkestone · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students · 3.2 km away
Mundella Primary School
Folkestone · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
184 students · 3.2 km away
Morehall Primary School and Nursery
Folkestone · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
249 students · 3.2 km away
Castle Hill Community Primary School
Folkestone · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
395 students · 3.2 km away
The Harvey Grammar School
Folkestone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,005 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Park Lane Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
388 students
Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Rochester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
388 students
Overton Church of England Primary School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
391 students
Western Church of England Primary School
Winchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
387 students
Cheriton Primary School
Folkestone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
391 students
Painters Ash Primary School
Gravesend · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
391 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hawkinge Primary School a good school?
Hawkinge Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 69.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #732 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hawkinge Primary School rank in South East?
Hawkinge Primary School ranks #732 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #3948 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hawkinge Primary School?
Hawkinge Primary School had 389 students in 2025.
Is Hawkinge Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hawkinge Primary School is classified as a primary school covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Hawkinge Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hawkinge Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.