Schools in Folkestone
There are 29 schools in Folkestone on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 19 primary and 4 secondary schools, under Kent local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Folkestone (19)
- All Soul's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CT19 4LG
- Capel-le-Ferne Primary SchoolCommunity school · CT18 7HB
- Castle Hill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · CT19 6HG
- Cheriton Primary SchoolFoundation school · CT20 3EP
- Christ Church Cep Academy, FolkestoneAcademy converter · CT20 1DJ
- Folkestone PrimaryAcademy sponsor led · CT19 5FP
- Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter · CT19 6QH
- Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CT20 3JJ
- Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CT19 6AL
- Harcourt Primary SchoolFoundation school · CT19 4NE
- Hawkinge Primary SchoolFoundation school · CT18 7BN
- Lyminge Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CT18 8JA
- Martello PrimaryAcademy sponsor led · CT19 6DT
- Morehall Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led · CT19 4PN
- Mundella Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CT19 5QX
- Sandgate Primary SchoolCommunity school · CT20 3QU
- St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CT20 1SE
- Stella Maris Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CT19 5BY
- The Churchill SchoolAcademy converter · CT18 7RH
Secondary schools in Folkestone (4)
- Folkestone AcademyAcademy sponsor led · CT19 5FP
- The Folkestone School for GirlsAcademy converter · CT20 3RB
- The Harvey Grammar SchoolAcademy converter · CT19 5JY
- Turner Free SchoolFree schools · CT19 4PB
Other phases in Folkestone (6)
- BirchwoodPupil referral unit · CT19 4FP
- Compass Community School Coastal ParkOther independent special school · CT19 5AX
- Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)Other independent school · CT20 2NB
- Folkestone Beacon PlusSpecial post 16 institution · CT20 1AU
- School of English StudiesMiscellaneous · CT20 2PY
- The Beacon FolkestoneFoundation special school · CT19 5DN
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Folkestone?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 29 open schools with a Folkestone address (as of 5 June 2026), including 19 primary and 4 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Folkestone guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Folkestone?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.