# Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy — Folkestone, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr Richard Paez

## Contact

- **Address:** Warren Road, Folkestone, Kent
- **Phone:** 01303 251390
- **Website:** https://www.stmarysfolkestone.com
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/folkestone/folkestone-st-marys-church-of-england-primary-academy-14485

## About

St Mary's Primary Academy and Nursery is a school that values friendship, service, forgiveness, and compassion. It offers a wide range of high-quality provision while retaining a nurturing environment.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Sep 2016
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Sep 2016

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent School in a Lovely Setting: My child has been at St Mary's for two years now and I'm thrilled with the progress they've made. The teachers are supportive and enthusiastic, and the facilities are excellent. I particularly love the emphasis on values such as friendship, service, and forgiveness - it's wonderful to see the children applying these principles in their daily lives. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Generally a Great Experience, but Room for Improvement: We've been at St Mary's for a year now, and while our experience has been mostly positive, there have been a few areas where we feel the school could improve. The teachers are generally supportive and enthusiastic, and the facilities are good. However, we've found the communication with the school to be a bit patchy at times, and we've had some issues with our child's learning progress. Overall, we're happy with the school, but we do think there's room for improvement. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — Outstanding School with a True Sense of Community: My son attended St Mary's from Reception to Year 6, and it was an absolute pleasure to be a part of the school community. The teachers are dedicated and passionate, the facilities are modern and well-maintained, and the values are truly embedded in everything the school does. I've seen my child grow into a confident and compassionate young person, and I attribute this in large part to the excellent education and care he received at St Mary's. *(Jun 2021)*

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