Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

About Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is an academy converter in Folkestone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 416 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of FOLKESTONE ST MARY'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY ACADEMY. At the end of Key Stage 2, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 28.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

416 / 420 (99%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Warren Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6QH

Phone

01303251390

Principal

Richard Paez

Website

www.stmarysfolkestone.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?

Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is an academy converter in Folkestone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy have?

Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy has 416 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

59% of pupils at Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is part of FOLKESTONE ST MARY'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY ACADEMY.

Where is Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?

Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is located at Warren Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6QH.