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Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School
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Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School
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- Folkestone CT20 3JJ
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching of phonics, reading and writing is very effective.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is vibrant, creative, innovative and exceptionally well planned.
Areas Needing Improvement: Provide more opportunities for pupils to develop and use mathematical skills across the curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ attainment in reading, writing and mathematics is well above the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Timely additional support meets their needs exceptionally well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary; they behave equally well in lessons, in the playground, and around the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: All groups of pupils make outstanding progress, including those with special educational needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Rigorous and consistently applied procedures ensure that pupils feel very safe and secure in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Governors and leaders make sure that all systems for keeping pupils safe are rigorous and robust.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about all aspects of the school’s work.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of clubs, trips, and visitors enrich the curriculum.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor space provides a wealth of experiences in safe and secure environments.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers capture pupils’ interest extremely well so that they enjoy their lessons and are fully engaged in learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders’ high expectations have ensured that teaching has rapidly improved since the previous inspection.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Support is quickly given where any weaknesses are identified and improvement is expected.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The quality of teaching is checked regularly and teachers know they are accountable for pupils’ progress.
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About Us
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 204 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'm thrilled to welcome you to St. Martin's Church of England Primary School's website. Folkestone is where our school is located. Visit the Class Pages for additional information. There are presently 7 classes with 210 students total on our rolls. Our school motto is "Faith and Endeavour" or "We believe and we do our best" and this underpinned by our seven school values which are displayed on the Home Page. Every member of the school community is valued, and we think it's important to acknowledge and honour all of their accomplishments. Our goal is for every child to love learning and have access to a variety of learning options so they may do their best work and be well-prepared for the future. Being a Church of England primary school, we take pride in our strong ties to St. Martin's Church, where the rector frequently leads whole school worship. We are, however, fortunate enough to have pupils and staff from a variety of cultures and faiths; sharing in the celebration of festivals which are an important to them is part of the richness of our school community. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover any information you're looking for. Any questions you may have can be directed to the school directly.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.6 | 25.8 | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.01% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 5 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% 17 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 11.56% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% 20 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 10.3% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | -3.1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.77% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1