Folkestone Primary Catchment Area
Folkestone Primary is a academy sponsor led primary school in Folkestone, Kent , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 436 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2–11
Age range
436
Pupils
450
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Folkestone Primary Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Folkestone Primary sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Kent catchment area documents →Folkestone Primary — School Information
- Full address
- Academy Lane, Folkestone, CT19 5FP
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 27.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148068
Other Primary Schools in Folkestone
If Folkestone Primary is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Folkestone are the next closest alternatives.
Hawkinge Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · CT18 7BN
Cheriton Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · CT20 3EP
Sandgate Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CT20 3QU
Capel-le-Ferne Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CT18 7HB
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CT20 3JJ
Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CT19 6AL
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Frequently Asked Questions — Folkestone Primary
Is Folkestone Primary oversubscribed? ▾
Folkestone Primary is operating close to its capacity of 450 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Folkestone Primary? ▾
Admission to Folkestone Primary is managed by Kent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Folkestone Primary cover? ▾
Folkestone Primary is a primary school in Folkestone, Kent, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Folkestone Primary? ▾
Folkestone Primary was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.