# Stella Maris Catholic Primary School — Folkestone, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Andrew Langley

## Contact

- **Address:** Parkfield Road
- **Phone:** 2023-2024
- **Website:** https://www.stellamaris.kent.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/folkestone/stella-maris-catholic-primary-school-16369

## About

Stella Maris is a one form entry Catholic Primary School located in central Folkestone, and serves the parish of Our Lady, Folkestone. We are one of 23 primaries and 5 secondaries that form Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership (KCSP) all of which are part of the Archdiocese of Southwark.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Dec 2013
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Dec 2013

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Wonderful school, lovely community!: We've been at Stella Maris for 3 years now and it's been an absolute pleasure. The staff are caring and dedicated, the facilities are great and the values they teach are fantastic. Our child has thrived here and we couldn't be happier. *(Oct 2022)*
- **4/5** — A lovely school with a lot to offer: We've been at Stella Maris for a year now and it's been a really positive experience. The school has a lovely atmosphere and the staff are always happy to help. Our child is happy and engaged in their learning, which is all we can ask for. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — A great school with a wonderful atmosphere: We moved our child to a different school mid-way through their time at Stella Maris, but we still maintain close ties with the school. The staff are exceptional and the values they teach are something to be proud of. We often recommend the school to friends and family. *(May 2022)*
- **4/5** — A good school with some areas for improvement: We've had a mixed experience at Stella Maris. The school has some wonderful aspects, such as the values they teach and the extracurricular activities on offer. However, sometimes the communication from the school can be a bit patchy and we've had some issues with homework and assessment. *(Jan 2022)*

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