Capel-le-Ferne Primary School
Community primary school in Folkestone (Kent).
Location
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As Headteacher, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to Capel-le-Ferne Primary School. We are a one-form entry school, serving children from Reception through to Year 6. At Capel-le-Ferne, we are immensely proud of our caring and inclusive school community, where every child is nurtured and valued.
Our school is rooted in the core values of Independence, Confidence, Creativity, and Respect , which underpin all that we do. Our dedicated staff are committed to ensuring that every child feels safe, supported, and inspired to achieve their very best both academically and personally.
We place great importance on mental wellbeing and social development, helping children to grow into confident, well-rounded individuals. We offer a rich and engaging curriculum that fosters a love of learning and prepares our pupils for the next stage of their journey.
Our beautiful setting and surrounding local area provide a unique backdrop for creating meaningful and memorable learning experiences that bring the curriculum to life.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 118515
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kent
- Constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Leonard | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Beverley Taylor | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Will Power | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Paul Owen | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Sarah Caroll | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2024 · until 2028 | |
| Mr Michael Moore | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2031 |
| Mrs Carole Henly | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lauren Coker | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Anthony Richards | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Mr Jason Cook Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
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