Capel-le-Ferne Primary School vs Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capel-le-Ferne Primary School
Folkestone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
170 students
Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Folkestone · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
406 students
| Measure | Capel-le-Ferne Primary School Folkestone, South East | Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Folkestone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2173 of 2,471 | #1855 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13253 of 15,697 | #11076 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 170 | 406 |
| Pupils on roll | 170 | 406 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Folkestone | Folkestone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.capelleferneprimary.co.uk | www.stmarysfolkestone.com |
The verdict
- •Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.8 vs 24.6).
- •Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 50%).
- •Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 406 students compared with 170.
- •Capel-le-Ferne Primary School is a local authority school while Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Capel-le-Ferne Primary School better than Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (35.8 vs 24.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Capel-le-Ferne Primary School and Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Folkestone and Folkestone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Capel-le-Ferne Primary School: 170. Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy: 406. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Capel-le-Ferne Primary School and Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy rank in South East?
Capel-le-Ferne Primary School is 2173rd of 2,471 and Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is 1855th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).