Sandgate Primary School
Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, CT20 3QUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sandgate Primary School is a primary school in Folkestone for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 2nd of 19 primary schools in Folkestone. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in February 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 24 February 2026, report published 26 April 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Strong standard
- Achievement
- Strong standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
- Early years
- Strong standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 February 2026
Pupils experience a strong sense of belonging at this welcoming and inclusive school. Pupils build positive, trusting relationships with staff. They know who to turn to for support if they need it. Bullying is extremely rare and dealt with promptly if it arises. This helps pupils to feel safe. Pupils' behaviour is extremely positive. They demonstrate the school’s values of courtesy, determination, respect, equality, compassion and friendship throughout the school day. Pupils enjoy learning and speak about lessons with enthusiasm. The school environment is a celebration of their work. Pupils attend well, and benefit daily from a broad and enriching curriculum that equips them with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive. Over time, pupils achieve well. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and disadvantaged pupils, are fully supported and included in all aspects of school life. They progress very well as a result of leaders' determination to fulfil their vision that ‘everyone deserves the taste of success’. Pupils build and demonstrate their confidence, resilience, independence and teamwork skills through a rich array of activities. They engage enthusiastically in enrichment opportunities at clubs such as art, choir, a range of sports and cookery. Pupils take pride in helping to shape decision-making in the school. They enjoy supporting others as ambassadors for each of the school’s values. Pupils demonstrate strong social and moral understanding. They actively contribute to charitable causes and community projects, proud to make a positive difference. Pupils understand differences between people and show genuine tolerance and compassion towards others. They enjoy forest school and the range of visits to local museums, the theatre and an annual residential trip. These help pupils to enhance their understanding of the curriculum. Overall, pupils are very well prepared for the next stage of their education. The school supports them to flourish as responsible citizens.
What the school should improve
- Leaders and governors should sustain the effectiveness of their work and continue to refine and embed their identified priorities for improvement, overcoming barriers and challenges, in order to drive a transformational impact for all pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
419 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Sandgate Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehall Primary School and Nursery | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| All Soul's Church of England Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Cheriton Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lianne Jones
- Phone
- 01303257280
- Address
- Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, CT20 3QU
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118505
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.