Sandgate Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Sandgate Primary School
Address: Coolinge Lane
Town/City: Folkestone
County: Kent
Postcode: CT20 3QU
Telephone Number: 01303 257280
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Mrs Lianne Jones
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 419 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.7%

Location and administration

URN: 118505
DfE Number: 886/2545
UKPRN: 10073318
UPRN: 50027156
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Folkestone and Hythe (E07000112)
Constituency: Folkestone and Hythe (E14001239)
Electoral Ward: Sandgate & West Folkestone (E05010026)

Easting & Northing: 620849E, 135894N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 4' 49.7" N 1° 9' 6.51" E
Plus Code: 9F3335J2+5P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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