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Capel-le-Ferne Primary School

Capel Street, Folkestone, CT18 7HB
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Capel-le-Ferne Primary School
Folkestone, CT18 7HB
179 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
20.10% FSM %
101 Boys
78 Girls
About Capel-le-Ferne Primary School

Capel-le-Ferne Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Folkestone and the surrounding area in Kent with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the South East region.

It has 179 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Anthony Richards.

Information on Capel-le-Ferne Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Dover
Parliamentary Constituency Dover and Deal
Ward Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10071996
URN 118515
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sarah Leonard Chair of Governors 25/09/2022 17/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sarah Carroll Governor 18/09/2024 18/09/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Lauren Coker Governor 10/03/2023 09/03/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Jason Cook Governor 18/07/2018 17/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carole Henly Governor 22/11/2023 21/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Michael Moore Governor 29/11/2023 28/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Owen Governor 17/09/2025 16/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Will Power Governor 17/09/2025 16/09/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Anthony Richards Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Beverley Taylor Governor 28/09/2025 27/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Reverend Brian Williams Governor 28/09/2015 16/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Martello Primary
2.31 km • Folkestone
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Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
2.68 km • Folkestone
Other
Castle Hill Community Primary School
2.72 km • Folkestone
Other
Mundella Primary School
3.15 km • Folkestone
Other
The Beacon Folkestone
3.36 km • Folkestone
Other
Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School
3.37 km • Folkestone
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Capel-le-Ferne Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Folkestone, Kent.
Capel-le-Ferne Primary School has 179 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Capel-le-Ferne Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Capel-le-Ferne Primary School is Mr Anthony Richards.
Capel-le-Ferne Primary School is at Capel Street, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, CT18 7HB, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Capel-le-Ferne Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Capel-le-Ferne Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Anthony Richards
Capel Street, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, CT18 7HB
01303251353
www.capelleferneprimary.co.uk
Location
CT18 7HB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 118515
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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