Stella Maris Catholic Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Parkfield Road, Folkestone, CT19 5BYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Stella Maris Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Folkestone for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 14th of 19 primary schools in Folkestone. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 December 2013, report published 1 February 2014

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

28 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths61%

61%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

204 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals15.2%

15.2%, 11.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.4%

7.4%, 14.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.3%

9.3%, 5.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.9%

2.9%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Stella Maris Catholic Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Mundella Primary School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	56% met the expected standard
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	76% met the expected standard
Folkestone Primary	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	64% met the expected standard
Castle Hill Community Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	54% met the expected standard
St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	68% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Langley
Phone: 01303252127
Website: stellamaris.kent.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Parkfield Road, Folkestone, CT19 5BY
Local authority: Kent
URN: 141629

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.