Folkestone schools collage

2026 Best Primary Schools in Folkestone Area

Folkestone primary schools deliver strong academic results, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.6/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.3/10 (Good). Hawkinge Primary School, St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School, and Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School are among the highest-performing options, with 63% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, compared to 62% nationally. 6% achieve the higher standard—more than double the England average of 8%. With 19 schools serving families across Folkestone, Sandgate, and Hawkinge, parents have access to welcoming community schools with strong academic foundations. Filter by FMS Inspection Score or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

All schools in Folkestone
Key Performance Metrics for Folkestone
% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths
Folkestone
63%vsEngland
62%
% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths
Folkestone
6%vsEngland
8%
% students reaching expected standard in science
Folkestone
83%vsEngland
82%
Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)
Folkestone
7.6/10vsEngland
7.3/10

Top schools in Folkestone

Showing 1-19 of 19 schools

  1. Hawkinge Primary School

    Hawkinge

  2. St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School

    Folkestone Town Centre

  3. Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School

    Folkestone West

  4. Morehall Primary School and Nursery

    Morehall

  5. Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone

    The Leas

  6. Folkestone Primary

    Folkestone Central

  7. Cheriton Primary School

    Cheriton

  8. Sandgate Primary School

    Sandgate

  9. The Churchill School

    Hawkinge

  10. All Soul's Church of England Primary School

    The Bayle

  11. Castle Hill Community Primary School

    Castle Hill

  12. Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School

    The Durlocks

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

    The Warren

  14. Stella Maris Catholic Primary School

    Park Farm

  15. Lyminge Church of England Primary School

    Lyminge

  16. Martello Primary

    The Warren

  17. Harcourt Primary School

    Biggins Wood

  18. Mundella Primary School

    East Folkestone

  19. Capel-le-Ferne Primary School

    Capel-le-Ferne