Church Street, Folkestone, Kent CT20 1SE
10 simple reasons to choose St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Folkestone.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% girls).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Folkestone and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.3 pupils per class and 24.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 26% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, organised by themes, and emphasises Christian social morality. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects. There is also a programme of visiting speakers, day trips and residentials for the senior pupils.
In the top 16% 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. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Platinum accreditation.
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 St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Dover College Prep School (6.4 miles).
State Primary Schools
Hawkinge Primary School (2.7 miles); Seabrook Church of England Primary School (2.7 miles); Selsted Church of England Primary School (5.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Dover College (6.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Harvey Grammar School (1.5 miles); The Folkestone School for Girls (1.5 miles); Dover Grammar School for Boys (7.8 miles).