Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School
The Durlocks, Folkestone, CT19 6ALOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Folkestone for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 8th of 19 primary schools in Folkestone. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 November 2015, report published 16 December 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 December 2024
Pupils become active members of the school and local community. They contribute positively to the life of the school through the effective school council and other responsibilities. For example, sports leaders help to plan exciting breaktime activities. Pupils work with the wider community through a range of projects. This includes collaboration with local artists and music groups. Pupils also plan fundraising events for local charities and participate in annual charity performances. The school ensures that all pupils can contribute to their local community. Pupils take these responsibilities seriously. Pupils behave well and have excellent attitudes to learning. They know the school expectations and follow them closely. This is evident in the focused and purposeful environment. Pupils feel safe and know that staff will manage any issues or worries effectively. Pupils are happy and enjoy learning at this nurturing and inclusive school. Teachers have high ambitions for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils work hard to meet these expectations. They discuss their work excitedly and are keen to share the skills and knowledge they learn. Pupils' work shows that they are well prepared for their next steps. They learn the important skills and knowledge that they need.
What the school should improve
- The impact of COVID-19 and the historical teaching of writing mean some older pupils do not have the appropriate stamina for extended pieces of writing. Consequently, a small number of pupils do not write with sufficient length in some of their work. The school needs to ensure that it continues to embed the new approaches to writing for all pupils and improve older pupils' stamina for writing extended pieces.
- Pupils do not always recall key number facts with appropriate fluency. As a result, some pupils cannot always apply their mathematical knowledge accurately enough. The school has begun to address this but should ensure that pupils have opportunities to practise key number skills sufficiently well to improve their fluency and recall.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
98 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 68% met the expected standard |
| Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 59% met the expected standard |
| Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Castle Hill Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Mundella Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Toni Browne
- Phone
- 01303255400
- Address
- The Durlocks, Folkestone, CT19 6AL
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118676
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.