Castle Hill Community Primary School
Sidney Street, Folkestone, CT19 6HGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Castle Hill Community Primary School is a primary school in Folkestone for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 13th of 19 primary schools in Folkestone. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 March 2024, report published 2 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 March 2024
This school is at the heart of its community. Strong relationships based on mutual respect are evident between staff and pupils. These relationships help pupils to feel safe and secure. Adults focus on understanding each pupil's individual needs and adapting provision to meet these. The vision for every pupil to be fully included in school life is realised and is recognised by stakeholders. Parents comment positively on the caring and nurturing environment where pupils can flourish. Leaders have a genuine desire to show pupils that they can aim high and be aspirational for the future. Pupils' horizons are broadened through the wealth of trips, visits and visitors that the school provides. Pupils are eager to talk about these experiences, such as the trips to the areas that their class names represent. They fondly recall the Dymchurch railway ride and their trips to the local beach. The curriculum is designed to prepare pupils for future learning. The school is determined to give every pupil the best chance of future success. Pupils genuinely believe that staff want the best for them and will help them to achieve their goals. A passion for improving pupils' life chances is ingrained in the school's ethos.
What the school should improve
- The newly developed mathematics curriculum is not fully implemented in line with the school's expectations. This means that pupils do not always learn as deeply as they could. The school should continue to ensure that the agreed approaches are used throughout the school, so that pupils' knowledge of mathematics equips them well for future study.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
54 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
395 pupils on roll, with places for 406
Schools near Castle Hill Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mundella Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Martello Primary | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 59% met the expected standard |
| Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Craig Ward
- Phone
- 01303251583
- Address
- Sidney Street, Folkestone, CT19 6HG
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 133177
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.