Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School
Horn Street, Folkestone, CT20 3JJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Folkestone for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 3rd of 19 primary schools in Folkestone. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 February 2025, report published 12 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 February 2025
Pupils delight in attending this caring school. They are happy and safe. Children in the early years thrive in a vibrant and engaging environment. Pupils form very positive relationships with staff. Pupils are proud of their school. They lead tours for new parents and speak positively about what the school offers. The school celebrates pupils' talents. Pupils perform music and drama to their families, both in school and at local theatres. The school is ambitious for the achievement of all pupils. The school's ethos that 'no child will be forgotten; no stone will be unturned' is reflected in a desire for every pupil to succeed. Pupils develop a rich body of knowledge across the curriculum. High-quality work is celebrated throughout the school corridors. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive support that empowers them to learn alongside their peers. The school fosters a positive and respectful culture. There are clear expectations for behaviour, and pupils respect this. As a result, pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They enjoy spending time with one another. They play joyfully at breaktimes. Older pupils care for younger pupils, creating a friendly and caring environment. Pupils assigned as anti- bullying ambassadors look after others who are upset.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, teachers do not ensure that pupils rehearse the use of vocabulary learned in their written work. This means that some pupils do not gain a secure understanding of the key vocabulary and concepts being learned. Teachers need to ensure that pupils use the vocabulary outlined in the school's curriculum in their written work so that they embed what they learn.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
196 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheriton Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| All Soul's Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Harcourt Primary School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 54% met the expected standard |
| Seabrook Church of England Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Morehall Primary School and Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elizabeth Carter
- Phone
- 01303238888
- Address
- Horn Street, Folkestone, CT20 3JJ
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118675
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.