- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
59 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 389
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.6
Schools in CT18
A postcode district in Kent
- Postcode district
- 12 schools and nurseries
In short: CT18 is a postcode district in Kent with 4 primary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries124 primary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All CT18 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CT18
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in CT18
4 in CT18, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
23 first choices, 25 offers made
Met the standard at 1150%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 191
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
38 first choices, 42 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.1%
- Pupils
- 317
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.3
Nurseries in CT18
8 in CT18, highest Ofsted grade first
Casper Nursery
Folkestone, CT18 7HB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kid Ease Hawkinge
Folkestone, CT18 7RH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Badgers Bridge Forest School
Lyminge, CT18 8JE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CT18, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding3
- Good4
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every CT18 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CT18 has 12 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in CT18
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about CT18
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CT18?
CT18 has 12 schools, including 4 primary schools, 8 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in CT18?
The highest-ranked schools in CT18 on Eduscope are Hawkinge Primary School, Lyminge Church of England Primary School, The Churchill School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in CT18?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 12 schools in CT18 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.