Castle Hill Community Primary School

Castle Hill Community Primary School is a mixed primary school based in Folkestone for children aged 3 to 11. It has roughly 414 pupils on roll. On our figures that is above the typical size for a primary school in Folkestone. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. The headteacher is Mr Craig Ward.

Inspection at a glance

Ofsted rated Castle Hill Community Primary School Good at its inspection on 6 March 2024. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

How the school is performing

At key stage 2, 54% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 90.5% (absence 9.5%) (2024/25). Around 61.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.

Getting a place at Castle Hill Community Primary School

You apply for a place at Castle Hill Community Primary School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. If the school is oversubscribed, places are allocated on its published admissions criteria, which usually give priority to looked-after children, siblings and distance from home to school. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.

SEND at a glance

Castle Hill Community Primary School is described in the published data as a mainstream school with resourced provision. Named areas of need it supports include Hearing impairment. Recorded provision: Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 14; HI - Hearing Impairment. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Before and after school

Castle Hill Community Primary School offers an on-site nursery, a breakfast club and an after-school club. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.

Castle Hill Community Primary School contact details and location

Castle Hill Community Primary School is at Sidney Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6HG. The school office can be reached on 01303 251583. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.