Hawkinge Primary School

Hawkinge Primary School is a primary school in Hawkinge, near Folkestone for children aged 4 to 11, teaching boys and girls. Around 389 pupils are on roll. That makes it one of the larger primary schools in Folkestone on our figures. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. Miss Aly Ward leads the school.

Inspection at a glance

At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 21 May 2025, Hawkinge Primary School was judged Outstanding. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

How the school is performing

The latest published key stage 2 figures show 76% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 4.5%, which is attendance of about 95.5% (2024/25). Around 19.8% 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 Hawkinge Primary School

You apply for a place at Hawkinge Primary School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. 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

Hawkinge Primary School 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

For working families the school runs 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.

Hawkinge Primary School contact details and location

You will find Hawkinge Primary School at Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7BN. The school office can be reached on 01303 892224. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.