Is Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 30 November 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 137th of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 76% of pupils at Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone?

Applications for Reception places at Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone

Brockman Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DJ

Local ranking137th of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 November 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 76.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 84.0%
Writing (Expected): 81.0%
Maths (Expected): 83.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 79.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 58

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 414
Boys: 197 (48%)
Girls: 214 (52%)
Capacity: 420 (98% full)
SEND: 21.0%
FSM Eligible: 50.2%
EAL: 24.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.7%
SEN Support: 18.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 22.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,954/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 60.7%
White Other: 13.3%
Asian Indian: 5.3%
Other: 4.4%
Black African: 3.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.2%
Mixed Other: 2.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.9%

60.7%

White British

13.3%

White Other

5.3%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01303253645

headteacher@christ-church-folkestone.kent.sch.uk

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Brockman Road

Folkestone, South East

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Administrative

URN: 139309
UKPRN: 10040025
Establishment No.: 3148
Trust: CHRIST CHURCH CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY ACADEMY, FOLKESTONE

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