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Folkestone Academy

Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 5FPSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2022
Progress 8
No data
First choices / offers
0.7×
First choices did not exceed offers made
98 1st-choice / 144 offers made
Ranking
#3,054
of 3,141 nationally

About Folkestone Academy

Folkestone Academy is a state-funded secondary school in Folkestone and Hythe, South East, for pupils aged 11 to 19 for boys and girls. DfE data records 936 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,720.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (20 Apr 2022). the published Attainment 8 score was 33.7 for 2024/25. the published A-level average grade was D+ for 2023/24. admissions data records 98 first-preference applications and 144 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
AddressAcademy Lane, Folkestone, Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 5FP
HeadteacherMr Matthew Tate
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils936
Free School Meals (FSM)52.9%
School Capacity936 / 1,720 (54% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Folkestone Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.