St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Folkestone, CT20 1SEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Eanswythe'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 5th of 19 primary schools in Folkestone. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 March 2019, report published 7 April 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 April 2025
Pupils thrive in this welcoming school. They are happy, and they feel safe. Staff show compassion and care to help pupils when needed. Pupils enjoy reading to Cooper, the therapy dog. Staff provide a culture where pupils are keen to contribute to school life. For example, pupils deliver plays in assemblies to help their peers learn about the school values. Pupils relish their time with one another and are compassionate towards others. For example, older pupils read and play with younger pupils. The school is ambitious for its pupils. Pupils enjoy learning across the curriculum. They produce work of a high standard and take pride when this is on display in the corridors. Pupils are articulate and gain a wide body of knowledge across the curriculum. The school enhances learning through a wide range of opportunities. For example, pupils visit a local care home to perform to the residents and collaborate on projects in their community. Pupils behave exceptionally well. They take pride in doing the right thing. Pupils enjoy the company of their peers. Playtimes are joyful, and pupils enjoy clambering on the climbing equipment and making up stories to enact with their friends.
What the school should improve
- The school's approach to teaching writing is not embedded fully. This means that the quality of pupils' written work is sometimes not as strong as it could be. The school needs to continue to embed the newly introduced writing programme so that pupils gain the knowledge and skills needed to be confident and competent writers.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
215 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Mundella Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 59% met the expected standard |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST EANSWYTHE'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Claire Jacobs
- Phone
- 01303255516
- Address
- Church Street, Folkestone, CT20 1SE
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 139315
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.