Folkestone Primary is an academy. It has about 420 boys and girls aged between 2 and 11. In June 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2020.
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils, Environment, Progress and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Finances, Representation and Attainment.
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Disadvantaged pupils:Above average. Progress in maths is below average. Progress in reading is above average. Progress in writing is excellent.
Environment:Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite high.
Progress:About average. Progress in maths is below average, in reading it is about average and in writing it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance:About average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Admissions:About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite high.
Attainment:Below average. Maths attainment is below average, reading is below average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation:Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances:Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit