Seabrook Church of England Primary School, Hythe
Seabrook Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Hythe. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 6 schools in Hythe with published results, and 1,291st of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Seabrook Church of England Primary School in detail
Seabrook Church of England Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Nestled between Folkestone and Hythe, Seabrook is situated beside Hythe Canal and mere metres from the English Channel. With approximately 107 pupils on roll, organised into four classes, we are one big family under the roof of our small school."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include choir, STEM, gardening and art.
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 1.40pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 94% of Year 6 pupils at Seabrook Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (93% in reading, 93% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Seabrook Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Seabrook Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 46 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Seabrook Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Seabrook Church of England Primary School are Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 77% maths); Cheriton Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 90% reading, 83% maths); All Soul's Church of England Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 73% reading, 68% maths); and Sandgate Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 80% reading, 90% maths).
Seabrook Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary SchoolCheriton Primary SchoolAll Soul's Church of England Primary SchoolSandgate Primary School
Who goes there
3.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 8 pupils (7.7%) received SEN support and 2 (1.9%) 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 autism.
Staffing
Seabrook Church of England Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Folkestone West Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Fountain (adjacent), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 38 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
Seabrook Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Seabrook Church of England Primary School are The Folkestone School for Girls (1.4 miles) and Turner Free School (1.8 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
17.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 94% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 93% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
20.5
Infant (KS1)
31.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
106 pupils
105 places
1 pupil over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Hythe
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hythe
Across Kent council
Places available
18,893
Applications
16,593
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
8
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
9.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
104
Total Pupils
48
Boys
56
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
11.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,482
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,794
Per pupil
£646k
Total funding
£17k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
5.3%
Persistent absence
94
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Seabrook Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Seabrook Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Seabrook Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Seabrook Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 94% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is Seabrook Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Seabrook Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2011 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Seabrook Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Seabrook Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Seabrook Church of England Primary School?
Seabrook Church of England Primary School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Seabrook Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Seabrook Church of England Primary School average 26 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Seabrook Church of England Primary School?
Seabrook Church of England Primary School has around 104 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Seabrook Church of England Primary School?
4% of sessions were missed at Seabrook Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 5.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Seabrook Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Seabrook Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Seabrook Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Seabrook Church of England Primary School?
Seabrook Church of England Primary School is at Seabrook Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5RL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)