Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School

About Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School

St Martin's Church of England Primary School is a Church of England Primary School with a motto of 'Faith and Endeavour - Living and Learning together'. We value every member of school community, and we believe it is important to recognise and celebrate all their achievements. Our aim is that each and every child should enjoy learning and be provided a wide range of learning opportunities to enable them to achieve their best and be well prepared for the future.

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Key Facts

Students 210

Head/Principal Mrs E Carter

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.3

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 41 responses • 20.9% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

92.7% positive 4.8% negative

My child feels safe at this school

95.2% positive 2.4% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

82.9% positive 9.7% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

82.9% positive 4.9% negative

My child does well at this school

87.8% positive 4.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 41 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

8.9

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

60.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Mark B

Parent Nov 22, 2023

3.0

"A good school, but some room for improvement"

We've been at St Martin's for a few years now and while we've had some great experiences, there have been a few occasions where we've felt that the school hasn't communicated effectively with parents. The facilities are great, but the school's policies around attendance and punctuality can be a bit strict at times.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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David K

Parent Sep 15, 2023

5.0

"A great choice for our family"

We were a bit nervous about moving our child to a new school, but the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere at St Martin's quickly put us at ease. The school's facilities are modern and well-maintained, and the teachers are all so enthusiastic and dedicated to their work.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily J

Parent Feb 20, 2023

5.0

"Wonderful school and community!"

We've been at St Martin's for 3 years now and I couldn't be happier with the education and values my children are receiving. The school's faith-based approach and emphasis on compassion, love, and wisdom really resonates with us. The teachers are all so caring and supportive too.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah L

Parent Jun 1, 2022

4.0

"A wonderful school experience"

We were at St Martin's for 6 years and I have so many fond memories of our time there. The school's emphasis on values such as perseverance and forgiveness really helped shape my children's characters and prepared them for life. The teachers were all so supportive and encouraging too.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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