The Folkestone School for Girls

Details

Age Range	11-18 years
Gender	Girls
Type	Academy, Academy converter
Religious Character	None
Local Authority	Kent
Address	Coolinge Lane, CT20 3RB
School Website	www.folkestonegirls.kent.sch.uk/
Telephone	1303251125
URN	137837

School Census

Total	1217
Girls/Boys	1217/0
Girls/Boys Ratio	100.0%/0.0%
% pupils where English not first language	10.9%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	133
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	3.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 23/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
23/04/2024	Good
11/10/2012	Outstanding
18/03/2008	Good

Inspection Date	23/04/2024
Quality of Education	Good
Behaviour and Attitudes	Outstanding
Personal Development	Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Inspection Date	11/10/2012
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Outstanding

Inspection Date	18/03/2008
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Ofsted Inspection Timeline

Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
23 April 2024	School inspection: Good	View
11 October 2012	Full inspection: Outstanding	View
04 September 2012	Academy conversion letter	View

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	61.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	81.00%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	92.00%
Entering EBacc	56.30%
EBacc average point score	5.63
Progress 8	0.29

Secondary Results 2023
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	63.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	74%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	97%
Entering EBacc	55%
EBacc average point score	5.75
Progress 8	0.35

Secondary Results 2022
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	65.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	80%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	96%
Entering EBacc	-
EBacc average point score	6.06
Progress 8	0.34

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers	1.21%
Total Applications	389
As first preference	210
As second preference	105
As third preference	53

Total Offers Made	178
first preference offers	173
second preference offers	4
third preference offers	0

first preference v offers	1.23%
Total Applications	384
As first preference	219
As second preference	91
As third preference	40

Total Offers Made	179
first preference offers	178
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

first preference v offers	1.27%
Total Applications	355
As first preference	224
As second preference	88
As third preference	28

Total Offers Made	180
first preference offers	177
second preference offers	2
third preference offers	1

first preference v offers	1.64%
Total Applications	469
As first preference	280
As second preference	116
As third preference	45

Total Offers Made	184
first preference offers	171
second preference offers	9
third preference offers	2

first preference v offers	1.25%
Total Applications	368
As first preference	221
As second preference	68
As third preference	56

Total Offers Made	177
first preference offers	177
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

first preference v offers	1.27%
Total Applications	401
As first preference	224
As second preference	98
As third preference	54

Total Offers Made	180
first preference offers	177
second preference offers	3
third preference offers	0

first preference v offers	1.20%
Total Applications	403
As first preference	214
As second preference	113
As third preference	51

Total Offers Made	180
first preference offers	179
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

first preference v offers	1.24%
Total Applications	371
As first preference	219
As second preference	97
As third preference	38

Total Offers Made	179
first preference offers	176
second preference offers	2
third preference offers	1

first preference v offers	1.28%
Total Applications	431
As first preference	227
As second preference	117
As third preference	58

Total Offers Made	180
first preference offers	177
second preference offers	3
third preference offers	0

first preference v offers	1.35%
Total Applications	466
As first preference	233
As second preference	119
As third preference	68

Total Offers Made	180
first preference offers	173
second preference offers	7
third preference offers	0

first preference v offers	1.32%
Total Applications	393
As first preference	181
As second preference	122
As third preference	57

Total Offers Made	146
first preference offers	137
second preference offers	8
third preference offers	1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	53%
agree	38%
disagree	6%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	69%
agree	25%
disagree	3%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	48%
agree	42%
disagree	6%
strongly disagree	1%
don't know	2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	11%
agree	9%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	4%
don't know	8%
not applicable	64%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	37%
agree	45%
disagree	12%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	5%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	36%
agree	21%
disagree	7%
strongly disagree	5%
don't know	1%
not applicable	30%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	25%
no	75%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	40%
agree	37%
disagree	11%
strongly disagree	10%
dont know	2%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	68%
agree	25%
disagree	3%
strongly disagree	1%
don't know	2%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	60%
agree	32%
disagree	3%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	51%
agree	41%
disagree	6%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	60%
agree	36%
disagree	3%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	71%
agree	25%
disagree	2%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	62%
agree	27%
disagree	4%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	4%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	91%
no	9%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
white british ethnic origin	77%
any other asian background ethnic origin	5.1%
any other white background ethnic origin	4.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	3.4%
white and asian ethnic origin	1.5%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	1.5%
indian ethnic origin	1.1%
african ethnic origin	1%
chinese ethnic origin	0.8%
white and black african ethnic origin	0.7%
irish ethnic origin	0.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	0.6%

time period	2022-23
white british ethnic origin	78.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin	4.7%
any other white background ethnic origin	4.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	2.8%
white and asian ethnic origin	1.7%
indian ethnic origin	1.2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	1.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	1.1%
chinese ethnic origin	0.9%
african ethnic origin	0.7%
white and black african ethnic origin	0.6%

Nearby Schools

Sandgate Primary School

(0.17 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Coolinge Lane, , CT20 3QU