The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (122% full)
- 56% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 431
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 55.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)
- Head
- Mr Ady Young (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Park Farm Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5DN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFolkestone Academy
Secondary · 450m away
Folkestone Primary
Primary · 450m away
Mundella Primary School
Primary · 502m away
Compass Community School Coastal Park
Independent · 681m away
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone
Primary · 881m away
Castle Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 890m away
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
Independent · 1.2km away
The Harvey Grammar School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Beacon Folkestone's Ofsted rating?
The Beacon Folkestone was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Beacon Folkestone?
The Beacon Folkestone currently has 431 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Beacon Folkestone take?
The Beacon Folkestone caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is The Beacon Folkestone?
The Beacon Folkestone is in Folkestone, CT19 5DN, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Beacon Folkestone have a sixth form?
Yes, The Beacon Folkestone has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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