- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
63 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 419
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.1
Schools in CT20
A postcode district in Kent
- Postcode district
- 18 schools and nurseries
In short: CT20 is a postcode district in Kent with 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries185 primary · 2 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated
All CT20 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CT20
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 CT20
5 in CT20, best first
St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School
Folkestone, CT20 1SE · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
22 first choices, 25 offers made
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 215
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.0
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School
Folkestone, CT20 3JJ · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
17 first choices, 22 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 196
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.5
Top Secondary Schools in CT20
2 in CT20, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
233 first choices, 180 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1662.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.1%
- Pupils
- 1,145
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
Nurseries in CT20
10 in CT20, highest Ofsted grade first
Shorncliffe Nursery
Folkestone, CT20 3LR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Christchurch Nursery
Folkestone, CT20 1ER · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Goldilocks Nursery
Folkestone, CT20 1EU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CT20
2 in CT20, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
233 first choices, 180 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1662.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.1%
- Pupils
- 1,145
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
Folkestone, CT20 2NB · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 101
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in CT20
1 in CT20. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Folkestone Beacon Plus
Folkestone, CT20 1AU · Special · 16+ · Ages 18 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in CT20
1 in CT20. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
Folkestone, CT20 2NB · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 101
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CT20, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good12
- Not graded yet4
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 CT20 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CT20 has 18 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 CT20
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 CT20
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CT20?
CT20 has 18 schools, including 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in CT20?
The highest-ranked schools in CT20 on Eduscope are Sandgate Primary School, The Folkestone School for Girls, St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary 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 many private schools are in CT20?
There is 1 independent school in CT20. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in CT20?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in CT20 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.