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Schools in Folkestone by overall absence
24 schools with a published Overall absence figure in Folkestone. Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England.
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| # | School | Overall absence | Year | Ofsted | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandgate Primary School Primary · Community school | 3.6% | 2023/24 | Strong standard | |
| 2 | Folkestone Primary Primary · Academy sponsor led | 4.4% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 3 | Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 4.4% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 4 | St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 4.8% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 5 | Morehall Primary School and Nursery Primary · Academy sponsor led | 4.9% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 6 | Hawkinge Primary School Primary · Foundation school | 5.0% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 7 | Lyminge Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 5.0% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 8 | Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 5.0% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 9 | Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 5.1% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 10 | The Harvey Grammar School Secondary · Academy converter | 5.1% | 2023/24 | School remains Outstanding | |
| 11 | Harcourt Primary School Primary · Foundation school | 5.3% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 12 | The Churchill School Primary · Academy converter | 5.8% | 2023/24 | — | |
| 13 | Capel-le-Ferne Primary School Primary · Community school | 6.1% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 14 | Cheriton Primary School Primary · Foundation school | 6.3% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 15 | Martello Primary Primary · Academy sponsor led | 7.4% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 16 | Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone Primary · Academy converter | 7.6% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 17 | All Soul's Church of England Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 7.9% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 18 | Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Primary · Academy converter | 8.2% | 2023/24 | Needs attention | |
| 19 | The Folkestone School for Girls Secondary · Academy converter | 8.6% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 20 | Mundella Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 8.7% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 21 | Castle Hill Community Primary School Primary · Community school | 9.0% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 22 | Turner Free School Secondary · Free schools | 9.9% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 23 | The Beacon Folkestone Foundation special school | 10.1% | 2023/24 | School remains Outstanding | |
| 24 | Folkestone Academy Secondary · Academy sponsor led | 13.9% | 2023/24 | Needs attention |
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