Christ Church CofE Primary Academy

Christ Church CofE Primary Academy is a primary school in Folkestone for children aged 4 to 11, teaching boys and girls. Around 414 pupils are on roll. On our figures that is above the typical size for a primary school in Folkestone. The school has a Church of England character. It is an academy, so its governing trust sets its own admission arrangements within the national code, and Kent coordinates offers. The headteacher is Mr Robin Flack.

Inspection at a glance

Ofsted rated Christ Church CofE Primary Academy Good at its inspection on 30 November 2022. 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, 76% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 93.8% (absence 6.2%) (2024/25). Around 46.7% 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 Christ Church CofE Primary Academy

You apply for a place at Christ Church CofE Primary Academy 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

Christ Church CofE Primary Academy is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Before and after school

Christ Church CofE Primary Academy offers 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.

Christ Church CofE Primary Academy contact details and location

Christ Church CofE Primary Academy is at Brockman Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1DJ. The school office can be reached on 01303 253645. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.