Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School

Horn Street, Folkestone, CT20 3JJ
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Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School
Folkestone, CT20 3JJ
196 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
18.40% FSM %
98 Boys
98 Girls
About Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School

Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Kent, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 196 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Elizabeth Carter.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Kent or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Folkestone and Hythe
Parliamentary Constituency Folkestone and Hythe
Ward Cheriton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10069099
URN 118675
Data Last Updated 08-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Anita Ellerby Chair of Governors 13/07/2017 12/07/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Victoria Brown Governor 29/11/2023 28/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Elizabeth Carter Governor 13/07/2017 12/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Grace Chingono Governor 14/03/2024 13/03/2028 Elected by parents
Captain Alan Ewart-James Governor 13/07/2017 12/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jessica Hawkins Governor 17/11/2022 16/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Louise Timmins Governor 29/11/2023 28/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mike Tolhurst Governor 13/07/2017 12/07/2025 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Schools Nearby
Cheriton Primary School
0.5 km • Folkestone
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All Soul's Church of England Primary School
1.21 km • Folkestone
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Harcourt Primary School
1.45 km • Folkestone
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Seabrook Church of England Primary School
1.5 km • Hythe
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Birchwood
1.68 km • Folkestone
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Turner Free School
1.76 km • Folkestone
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Folkestone, Kent.
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School has 196 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Executive Headteacher at Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School is Mrs Elizabeth Carter.
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School is at Horn Street, Folkestone, CT20 3JJ, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Headteacher
Mrs Elizabeth Carter
Horn Street, Folkestone, CT20 3JJ
01303238888
www.stmartinsfolkestone.com
Location
CT20 3JJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 118675
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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