What is Cheriton Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Cheriton Primary School does not yet have a graded Ofsted inspection recorded.

Is Cheriton Primary School a primary or secondary school?

Cheriton Primary School is a primary school in Folkestone, for ages 4–11.

Where is Cheriton Primary School?

Cheriton Primary School is in Folkestone, CT20 3EP (Kent local authority).

How many pupils attend Cheriton Primary School?

Cheriton Primary School has around 404 pupils on roll.

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Cheriton Primary School

Ages 4–11404 pupilsDoes not apply

Folkestone, CT20 3EP

Kent

Cheriton Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Folkestone, within the Kent local authority. The school has around 404 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Folkestone can view Cheriton Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Folkestone (CT20 3EP), Cheriton Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing

Attendance93.7%England avg 94.5%

Persistent absence15.1%England avg 14.3%

Pupils per teacher20.8England avg 20.9

Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake

Free school meals30.4%England avg 24.0%

English not first language30.2%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2

Expected standard (RWM)-14%England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)1%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Folkestone

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Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School0.3 mi All Soul's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 mi Harcourt Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 mi Birchwood0.7 mi Turner Free SchoolGood · 0.8 mi Seabrook Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 mi

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