Sandgate Primary School

Sandgate Primary School is a mixed primary school based in Folkestone for children aged 4 to 11. It has roughly 419 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 Mrs Lianne Jones.

Inspection at a glance

Ofsted rated Sandgate Primary School Good at its inspection on 24 February 2026. 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, 75% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 96.7% (absence 3.3%) (2024/25). Around 10.7% 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 Sandgate Primary School

You apply for a place at Sandgate 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

Sandgate 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.

Sandgate Primary School contact details and location

Sandgate Primary School is at Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3QU. The school office can be reached on 01303 257280. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.