Martello Primary — Primary School in Folkestone

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Martello Primary

Folkestone, CT19 6DT

141 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

66.70% FSM %

84 Boys

57 Girls

About Martello Primary

Martello Primary is a mixed-gender Academies located in Folkestone, Kent, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 141 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Natalie Barrow.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Kent
Region	South East
Administrative District	Folkestone and Hythe
Parliamentary Constituency	Folkestone and Hythe
Ward	Folkestone Harbour
Urban / Rural	Urban: 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
Trust / Sponsor	TURNER SCHOOLS
Opened	01-09-2015
UKPRN	10053863
URN	140433
Data Last Updated	21-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Miss Natalie Barrow	Local Governor	17/04/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Maja Hjelmskog	Local Governor	14/12/2025	13/12/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Am'e Moris	Local Governor	15/07/2020	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Lianne Morsley	Local Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Jennifer Fox	Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment	19/07/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katie Swire	Shared Governance Professional - Establishment	15/01/2024	—	N/A
Mrs Camilla Barry	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	10/12/2024	09/12/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Jennifer Fox	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Maja Hjelmskog	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	14/12/2021	13/12/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nicholas Smyth	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	23/04/2024	22/04/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kathryn Taylor	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	04/02/2025	03/02/2029	Elected by parents
Mr Benjamin Williams	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/06/2024	31/05/2028	Appointed by GB/board