Hawkinge Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Outstanding

Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Hawkinge Primary School is a primary school in Folkestone for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 1st of 19 primary schools in Folkestone. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 June 2019, report published 2 July 2019

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 May 2025

Leaders, pupils, staff and parents are very proud of their exceptional school. Pupils love coming to this inspiring school where everyone is welcomed and valued. Pupils thrive and grow as well-rounded, confident individuals. All pupils are challenged and supported to meet the very high expectations the school sets for them, academically and personally. Pupils' well-being is given the highest priority. There is a very strong culture of care and kindness, and pupils flourish socially and emotionally. There is an extremely calm and purposeful atmosphere with a buzz of learning and excitement and very happy pupils in every class. Pupils' behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary. They achieve highly. They love the 'launch pads' that introduce a theme and the 'landing pads' that give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned. There are extremely positive and trusting relationships between staff and pupils. Consequently, pupils feel very safe and well cared for. Pupils are respectful, considerate, thoughtful and always willing to help each other out. Pupils are enthusiastic about the many trips they make, which, as they say, 'Bring learning to life.'

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths76%

76%, 14 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

389 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals19.8%

19.8%, 6.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.4%

5.4%, 16.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.5%

10.5%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.8%

1.8%, 4.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Hawkinge Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
The Churchill School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	66% met the expected standard
Folkestone Primary	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	64% met the expected standard
Harcourt Primary School	2 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	54% met the expected standard
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	61% met the expected standard
Mundella Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	56% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Foundation school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Miss Aly Ward
Phone: 01303892224
Website: hawkingeprimaryschool.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BN
Local authority: Kent
URN: 118385

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.