Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent CT18 7BN
10 simple reasons to choose Hawkinge Primary School
State primary school (foundation school) in Hawkinge, Folkestone.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Hawkinge Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Folkestone and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 27.3 pupils per class and 23.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 18% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 17% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2019.
Find another school near Hawkinge Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Dover College Prep School (7.6 miles); Northbourne Park School (11.6 miles); Kent College Junior School, Canterbury (14.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School (2.7 miles); Selsted Church of England Primary School (3.3 miles); Elham Church of England Primary School (4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Dover College (7.5 miles); The King's School Canterbury (13.4 miles); Ashford School (14.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Harvey Grammar School (2.5 miles); The Folkestone School for Girls (3.2 miles); Dover Grammar School for Boys (7.4 miles).