Morehall Primary School and Nursery, Folkestone

In its own words: "Morehall is a school at the heart of our community; we educate future generations to strive to be the very best that they can be, for themselves and the world around them. We nurture the talents of each and every child, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to become confident, happy and successful."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Everyone at Morehall Nursery understands the importance of a nurturing, stimulating and holistic environment, where each child is encouraged to reach their full potential."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am.

In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Morehall Primary School and Nursery reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 93% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 42 families put Morehall Primary School and Nursery as their first choice and 112 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 12 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Morehall Primary School and Nursery are All Soul's Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 73% reading, 68% maths); Harcourt Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 62% reading, 65% maths); Sandgate Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 90% maths); and Folkestone Primary (0.8 miles, Good, 78% reading, 80% maths).

Morehall Primary School and Nursery's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Morehall Primary School and Nursery is one of 8 schools run by Turner Schools, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

58 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Morehall Primary School and Nursery (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 60% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (60%).

In 2026, 24 pupils (9.6%) received SEN support and 3 (1.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Morehall Primary School and Nursery has a resourced provision for visual impairment: 3 places, 1 pupil on roll.

The nearest railway station is Folkestone West Rail Station, about 440 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St George's Road (opposite), 190 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 189 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.

Morehall Primary School and Nursery recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Morehall Primary School and Nursery are Turner Free School (0.2 miles), The Harvey Grammar School (0.3 miles), Folkestone Academy (0.8 miles) and The Folkestone School for Girls (0.8 miles).