The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.9
14.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
67%
25.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
44%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.08
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
98%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Based on 182 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 86 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,159
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.4%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE FOLKESTONE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Lester (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3RB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSandgate Primary School
Primary · 343m away
School of English Studies
Miscellaneous · 901m away
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
Independent · 1.0km away
The Harvey Grammar School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Morehall Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Morehall Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
All Soul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Birchwood
Pupil referral unit · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Folkestone School for Girls a selective school?
Yes. The Folkestone School for Girls has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is The Folkestone School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
The Folkestone School for Girls was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Folkestone School for Girls?
The Folkestone School for Girls currently has 1,159 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Folkestone School for Girls take?
The Folkestone School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Folkestone School for Girls?
The Folkestone School for Girls is in Folkestone, CT20 3RB, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Folkestone School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, The Folkestone School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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