The Churchill School is a primary school in Folkestone, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Churchill School currently has around 366 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.7% boys and 53.3% girls. Around 24.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Haven Drive, Folkestone, CT18 7RH |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Zoe Stone |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 133367 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 366 |
| Number of Boys: | 171 |
| Number of Girls: | 195 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Churchill School Haven Drive , Hawkinge CT18 7RH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Churchill School Haven Drive , Hawkinge CT18 7RH | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkinge Primary School Canterbury Road , Hawkinge CT18 7BN | 4out of 4 | 558 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone Primary Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | 3out of 4 | 2,545 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harcourt Primary School Biggins Wood Road , CT19 4NE | 3out of 4 | 2,723 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | 3out of 4 | 2,545 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Channel School Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN | - not rated | 2,627 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pent Valley Technology College Surrenden Road , CT19 4ED | - not rated | 2,839 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turner Free School Tile Kiln Lane , Cheriton CT19 4PB | 3out of 4 | 2,839 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | 4out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | - not rated | 2,616 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Bowen Road , CT19 4FP | - not rated | 2,901 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Folkestone Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN | 4out of 4 | 2,923 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.