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The Folkestone School for Girls

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personMr Mark Lester

corporate_fareTHE FOLKESTONE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ACADEMY TRUST

location_onFolkestone, CT20 3RB

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,217

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Attainment 8

57.9

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GCSE Rank

#32 in Kent

#325 of 3,216 nationally

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The Folkestone School for Girls is a Academy converter secondary school in Folkestone, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

The Folkestone School for Girls is an academy converter in Folkestone, Kent, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE FOLKESTONE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,159 pupils on roll, of whom 16% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.9, placing the school #32 in Kent and #325 of 3,216 nationally. 67.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 30.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 26 A-level subjects. 56.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 28.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.09 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: Department for Education 2024/25, Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

57.9

Grade 5+ E&M

67.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)30.5%

Entering EBacc43.60%

EBacc APS5.08

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

61.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56.30%

EBacc APS5.63

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

64.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS5.75

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

65.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68%

EBacc APS6.06

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc61%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.77

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc67%

EBacc APS5.78

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

63.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc86%

EBacc APS6.01

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)99%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)99%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

130

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*9.7%

Achieving A*–A28.3%

Achieving A*–B56.6%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate97.7%

A-level subjects offered26

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.13

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

135

Retention rate96.30%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

109

Retention rate95.40%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate98.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 April 2024

Inspection Report

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11 October 2012

Inspection Report

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04 September 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-04-23

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2012-10-11

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2008-03-18

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,159 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,159	0	0.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,164	5	0.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,163	3	0.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,170	4	0.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,176	10	0.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,202	5	0.4%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,217	5	0.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,220	14	1.1%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,205	12	1.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,215	7	0.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,219	7	0.6%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,194	4	0.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,193	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,196	1	0.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,180	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,180	3	0.3%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,180	0	0.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,139	5	0.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,144	10	0.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,149	8	0.7%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,138	7	0.6%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,139	4	0.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,137	5	0.4%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,093	5	0.5%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,097	1	0.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,098	1	0.1%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 50 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 18 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

94.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree48%

agree42%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree37%

agree45%

disagree12%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree36%

agree21%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

not applicable30%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes25%

no75%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree40%

agree37%

disagree11%

strongly disagree10%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree68%

agree25%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree60%

agree32%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree51%

agree41%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree60%

agree36%

disagree3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree71%

agree25%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree62%

agree27%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes91%

no9%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Selective Admission (Grammar)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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