Educational Establishments

All Soul's Church of England Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Lisa Ransley
Address All Soul's Church of England Primary School
Stanley Road

Folkestone
Kent
CT19 4LG
Website www.allsouls.kent.sch.uk/
Telephone 01303275967
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Canterbury
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 315
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 250 (124 / 126)
Percentage Free School Meals 40.0%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Barry Coultrip Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2021 31/08/2027 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Ms Katy Bennett Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2024 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rebecca Dean Local Governor 07/06/2022 06/06/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Alan French Local Governor 13/09/2022 12/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Shyam Patel Local Governor 19/04/2022 24/09/2024 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Hilary Walker Local Governor 26/04/2021 25/04/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Elisabeth Webb Local Governor 05/10/2020 04/10/2024 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Robert Yorke Local Governor 24/03/2023 23/03/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Castle Hill Community Primary School

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Headteacher Mr Peter Talbot
Address Castle Hill Community Primary School
Sidney Street

Folkestone
Kent
CT19 6HG
Website www.castlehill.kent.sch.uk/
Telephone 01303251583
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 406
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 406 (220 / 186)
Percentage Free School Meals 54.8%
Ofsted Rating Requires improvement
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Miss Marie Doyle Chair of Governors 12/01/2022 11/01/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Debra Berbiers Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Elected by school staff
Ms Marie Doyle Governor 12/01/2022 11/01/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Samantha Fairclough Governor 04/11/2022 03/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Rebecca Julie Farrell Southin Governor 08/11/2016 08/11/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Rebecca Field Governor 15/03/2019 14/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ann Griggs Governor 15/11/2022 14/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Garry Hunter Governor 13/12/2021 12/12/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Sue Reed Governor 18/10/2016 18/10/2024 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Sheron Whitehead Governor 11/07/2021 10/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone

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Headteacher Mr Robin Flack
Address Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone
Brockman Road

Folkestone
Kent
CT20 1DJ
Website www.christchurchfolkestone.com/
Telephone 01303253645
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Canterbury
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 420
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 422 (193 / 229)
Percentage Free School Meals 46.7%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Sue Dinsdale Chair of Trustees 08/02/2023 19/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nicholas Burr Trustee 02/03/2022 01/03/2026 Elected by parents
Dr Edward Aidan Kingsley Cohen Trustee 27/06/2022 26/06/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Rachel Stella Mabjaia Jenkins Trustee 01/12/2021 30/11/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Richard Lambourne Trustee 08/09/2021 07/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs ELIZABETH ANN LAMONT Trustee 01/12/2021 30/11/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Luis Lozano Trustee 07/12/2022 06/12/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Christopher Charles Martin Trustee 06/09/2023 05/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Belinda Walker Trustee 08/02/2023 07/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Compass Community School Coastal Park

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Headteacher Ms Julie Lumley
Address Compass Community School Coastal Park
Heather Lodge
2 Radnor Park West
Folkestone
Kent
CT19 5HH
Website www.compass-schools.org
Telephone 01303850182
Type of Establishment Other independent special school (Special schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 5 - 17)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese None / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 37
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 25 (22 / 3)
Percentage Free School Meals 0.0%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)

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Headteacher Mr Joss Williams
Address Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
29 Shorncliffe Road

Folkestone
Kent
CT20 2NB
Website www.earlscliffe.co.uk
Telephone 01303253951
Type of Establishment Other independent school (Independent schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 14 - 19)
Boarders Boarding school
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese None / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 160
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 129 (83 / 46)
Percentage Free School Meals 0.0%
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
Folkestone Beacon Plus

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Headteacher Principal Mel Winter
Address Folkestone Beacon Plus
West Terrace

Folkestone

CT20 1TH
Website www.beacon-plus.org.uk
Telephone 01303395041
Type of Establishment Special post 16 institution (Other types)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 18 - 25)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy
School Capacity 30
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) ( / )
Percentage Free School Meals %
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Elizabeth Carter
Address Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School
Horn Street

Folkestone
Kent
CT20 3JJ
Website http://www.stmartinsfolkestone.com
Telephone 01303238888
Type of Establishment Voluntary controlled school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Canterbury
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 202 (90 / 112)
Percentage Free School Meals 18.3%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Anita Ellerby Chair of Governors 13/07/2017 12/07/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Victoria Brown Governor 29/11/2023 28/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Elizabeth Carter Governor 13/07/2017 12/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Captain Alan Ewart-James Governor 13/07/2017 12/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jessica Hawkins Governor 17/11/2022 16/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Malcolm Iliff Governor 03/03/2022 02/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stephen James Governor 13/07/2017 12/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Timmins Governor 29/11/2023 28/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mike Tolhurst Governor 13/07/2017 12/07/2025 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Lucy Woodward Governor 19/10/2023 18/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Toni Browne
Address Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School
The Durlocks

Folkestone
Kent
CT19 6AL
Website www.stpetersfolkestone.com/
Telephone 01303255400
Type of Establishment Voluntary controlled school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 5 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Canterbury
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 105
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 104 (47 / 57)
Percentage Free School Meals 43.3%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Ms Glynn Hukins Chair of Governors 27/06/2022 27/06/2026 Appointed by LA
Mrs Kim Adlington Governor 12/09/2023 12/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Champion Governor 23/09/2022 23/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Susan Jean Cornell Governor 20/09/2020 19/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Egle Gabalyte Governor 20/02/2023 20/02/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Sarah Victoria Goodwin Governor 01/09/2021 01/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Caroline Margaret Hughes Governor 20/10/2020 19/10/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jacqueline Mack Governor 01/01/2022 01/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jon Simmons Governor 21/10/2022 21/10/2026 Elected by parents
Harcourt Primary School

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Headteacher Mr Anthony Silk
Address Harcourt Primary School
Biggins Wood Road

Folkestone
Kent
CT19 4NE
Website www.harcourt.kent.sch.uk/
Telephone 01303275294
Type of Establishment Foundation school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese None / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 178 (87 / 91)
Percentage Free School Meals 34.3%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Wendy Settle Chair of Governors 30/04/2023 30/04/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Stephanie Aldridge Aldridge Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Steve D'Arth Governor 25/11/2020 24/11/2024 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Steve Holding Governor 02/02/2022 01/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Richards Governor 22/11/2023 22/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Ian Walker Governor 15/07/2020 14/07/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Martello Primary

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Headteacher Miss Natalie Barrow
Address Martello Primary
Warren Way

Folkestone
Kent
CT19 6DT
Website www.turnermartello.org
Telephone 01303847540
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 172 (97 / 75)
Percentage Free School Meals 64.0%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Miss Jennifer Fox Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment 19/07/2022 31/08/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Bates Shared Local Governor - Establishment 28/03/2023 27/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Jennifer Fox Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Emma Hammond Shared Local Governor - Establishment 09/11/2020 08/11/2024 Elected by parents
Miss Maja Hjelmskog Shared Local Governor - Establishment 14/12/2021 13/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Virginia Rose Mitchell Shared Local Governor - Establishment 31/01/2022 30/01/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Martha Tracey Shared Local Governor - Establishment 11/10/2021 10/10/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Benjamin Williams Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/06/2020 31/05/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mundella Primary School

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Headteacher Mr Frazer Westmorland
Address Mundella Primary School
Black Bull Road

Folkestone
Kent
CT19 5QX
Website http://www.mundella.kent.sch.uk
Telephone 01303252265
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 173 (87 / 86)
Percentage Free School Meals 56.1%
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Peter Williams Chair of Local Governing Body 20/11/2023 19/11/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Carol Mary Gretton Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Shelley Shocolinksy-Dwyer Local Governor 12/10/2023 11/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Georgina Keith-Hill Shared Local Governor - Establishment 24/01/2023 23/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Lisa Paez Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/09/2021 16/09/2024 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Frazer Westmorland Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Lauren Sarah Wharmby Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/09/2021 03/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Peter Williams Shared Local Governor - Establishment 06/10/2018 05/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School

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Headteacher Headteacher Claire Jacobs
Address St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School
Church Street

Folkestone
Kent
CT20 1SE
Website http://www.st-eanswythes.kent.sch.uk/
Telephone 01303255516
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Canterbury
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 212 (94 / 118)
Percentage Free School Meals 25.0%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr James Kreiselmeier Chair of Trustees 01/02/2023 05/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Brown Trustee 01/09/2022 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Myriam Coulstock Trustee 10/02/2023 09/02/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Trevor Devooght Trustee 13/06/2022 12/06/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Karen Hines Trustee 01/09/2023 31/08/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Victoria Osei-Bonsu Trustee 31/03/2023 30/03/2026 Appointed by academy members
Mr Lewis Purver Trustee 27/09/2021 28/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School

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Headteacher Mr Andrew Langley
Address Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Parkfield Road

Folkestone
Kent
CT19 5BY
Website www.stellamaris.kent.sch.uk/
Telephone 01303252127
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Roman Catholic / Archdiocese of Southwark
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 211 (106 / 105)
Percentage Free School Meals 19.0%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Susan Foster Chair of Local Governing Body 07/10/2022 05/10/2024 Appointed by academy members
Margaret Irvin Local Governor 01/07/2023 30/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Neil Jones Local Governor 07/09/2023 06/09/2027 Appointed by academy members
Matthew Potts Local Governor 14/10/2021 13/10/2025 Elected by school staff
George Pound Local Governor 02/10/2023 01/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Anna Richardson Local Governor 31/01/2022 30/01/2026 Elected by parents
Partheepan Selvaratnam Local Governor 18/05/2021 17/05/2025 Appointed by academy members
The Beacon Folkestone

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Headteacher Mr Ady Young
Address The Beacon Folkestone
Park Farm Road

Folkestone
Kent
CT19 5DN
Website www.thebeacon.kent.sch.uk
Telephone 01303847555
Type of Establishment Foundation special school (Special schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 3 - 19)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 354
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 419 (286 / 133)
Percentage Free School Meals 50.6%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Alison Youd Chair of Governors 28/03/2023 08/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Jessica Budd Governor 07/02/2023 06/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Danny Edwards Governor 21/03/2022 20/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Emma Harknett Governor 07/02/2023 06/02/2027 Elected by parents
Daisy Madder Governor 12/12/2022 11/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nathan Moore Governor 27/09/2021 26/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Nicola Webster-Hart Governor 07/03/2022 07/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kate Yeoman Governor 25/09/2023 27/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Turner Free School

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Headteacher Ms Jennifer van Deelen
Address Turner Free School
Tile Kiln Lane
Cheriton
Folkestone

CT19 4PB
Website www.turnerfreeschool.org
Telephone 01303842400
Type of Establishment Free schools (Free Schools)
Phase of Education Secondary (Ages 11 - 18)
Boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese None /
Admissions Policy Non-selective
School Capacity 1260
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 826 (430 / 396)
Percentage Free School Meals 35.6%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Cally Anne Cook Chair of Local Governing Body 18/07/2023 31/08/2024 Elected by parents
Mr Anthony Dinn Local Governor 21/04/2023 20/04/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Leonard Hurn Local Governor 18/07/2023 17/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Lythgoe Local Governor 02/09/2020 01/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Scott Norman Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Caroline Purvey Local Governor 12/12/2023 11/12/2027 Appointed by trustees
Mr Mahaprasad Rai Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Maggi Rose Local Governor 12/12/2023 11/12/2027 Appointed by trustees
Mr Russell Smith Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board