St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School, Folkestone

In its own words: "Rooted in Folkestone’s vibrant seaside community, we at St Eanswythe’s radiate God’s unconditional love by being inclusive, accepting, and supportive. Inspired by Jesus’ commandment, "Love one another as I have loved you," everyone is nurtured, enabling them to reach their full potential as caring, confident members of both our school family and global community."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, athletics, dance, chess, art and French.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £5.00 per session.

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 87% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 22 families put St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 74 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School are Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 90% maths); Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone (0.4 miles, Good, 84% reading, 83% maths); Mundella Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths); and Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 69% reading, 72% maths).

St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

49 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 86% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 65% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (65%).

In 2026, 14 pupils (6.5%) received SEN support and 1 (0.5%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central Rail Station, about 980 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Marine Parade (stand), 250 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 480 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.

St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School are Folkestone Academy (1.1 miles), The Harvey Grammar School (1.2 miles), The Folkestone School for Girls (1.4 miles) and Turner Free School (1.6 miles).