St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Folkestone

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St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School

Folkestone, CT20 1SE

211 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

27.50% FSM %

99 Boys

112 Girls

About St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School

St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School is a Primary Academies serving Folkestone and the surrounding area in Kent with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the South East region.

It has 211 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Claire Jacobs.

Information on St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
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 Central
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
Trust / Sponsor	ST EANSWYTHE'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Opened	01-02-2013
UKPRN	10040285
URN	139315
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Claire Jacobs	Accounting Officer	01/09/2023	—	N/A
Mr Christopher Brown	Chair of Trustees	14/11/2022	13/11/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Trevor Devooght	Chair of Trustees	04/01/2024	10/02/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Kreiselmeier	Chair of Trustees	02/12/2021	16/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Tracy Arnold	Chief Financial Officer	01/08/2019	—	N/A
Canterbury Diocese Board of Education	Member	01/02/2013	—	Original (signatory) members
Mr Christopher Brown	Member	11/02/2026	—	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Trevor Devooght	Member	04/01/2024	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Reverend Christopher Johnson	Member	04/12/2024	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
PCC Parochial Church Council	Member	01/03/2021	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Christopher Brown	Trustee	14/11/2022	10/02/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Myriam Coulstock	Trustee	06/02/2023	05/02/2027	Elected by parents