The Churchill School, based in Folkestone, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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 341 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.4% boys and 51.6% girls. Around 27.6% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Haven Drive, Folkestone, CT18 7RH |
| Website: | http://www.thechurchillschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01303893892 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Zoe Stone |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150255 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/05/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 341 |
| Number of Boys: | 165 |
| Number of Girls: | 176 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 87.10% | 297 |
| Other White | 5.90% | 20 |
| Indian | 2.10% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 5 |
| African | 1.20% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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.