How many pupils does Capel-le-Ferne Primary School have?

Capel-le-Ferne Primary School has 179 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Capel-le-Ferne Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Capel-le-Ferne Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 March 2022).

How does Capel-le-Ferne Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

50% of pupils at Capel-le-Ferne Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Capel-le-Ferne Primary School?

Capel-le-Ferne Primary School is located at Capel Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7HB.

Capel-le-Ferne Primary School

Capel Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7HB

Good

Inspected 29 March 2022

Good

Ofsted

50%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

179

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Capel-le-Ferne Primary School

Capel-le-Ferne Primary School is a community school in Folkestone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 179 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 March 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 179 / 210 (85%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 29 March 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

17.6%

Free school meals

1.2%

EAL

1.1%

SEN support

22.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

50%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.2%

Overall absence

19.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.5

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

18.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

6.35

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24

£45,658

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,126 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,649

Spend per pupil

£6,548

Income per pupil

54%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Capel Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7HB
Phone: 01303251353
Headteacher: Anthony Richards
Website: www.capelleferneprimary.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Capel-le-Ferne Primary School?: Capel-le-Ferne Primary School is a community school in Folkestone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Capel-le-Ferne Primary School have?: Capel-le-Ferne Primary School has 179 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Capel-le-Ferne Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Capel-le-Ferne Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 March 2022).
How does Capel-le-Ferne Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 50% of pupils at Capel-le-Ferne Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Capel-le-Ferne Primary School?: Capel-le-Ferne Primary School is located at Capel Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7HB.

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