The Folkestone School for Girls
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Coolinge Lane Folkestone Kent CT20 3RB |
| Phone | 01303251125 |
| Reference Number | 137837 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1159 |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 192 | 192 |
| 8 | Unknown | 181 | 181 |
| 9 | Unknown | 180 | 180 |
| 10 | Unknown | 179 | 179 |
| 11 | Unknown | 165 | 165 |
| 12 | Unknown | 127 | 127 |
| 13 | Unknown | 135 | 135 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.3% |
| Asian, Other | 5.2% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 2024-06-11 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 57.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Sandgate Primary School
Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3QU |
0.21 miles |
|
Morehall Primary School and Nursery
Morehall Primary School and Nursery, Chart Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4PN |
0.8 miles |
|
All Soul's Church of England Primary School
Stanley Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4LG |
0.89 miles |
|
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone
Brockman Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1DJ |
1.12 miles |
|
Cheriton Primary School
Church Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3EP |
1.12 miles |
|
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Parkfield Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5BY |
1.16 miles |
|
Harcourt Primary School
Biggins Wood Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4NE |
1.26 miles |
|
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School
Horn Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3JJ |
1.29 miles |
|
Folkestone Primary
Academy Lane, Folkestone, CT19 5FP |
1.3 miles |
|
St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1SE |
1.35 miles |
|
Seabrook Church of England Primary School
Seabrook Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5RL |
1.39 miles |
|
Mundella Primary School
Black Bull Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5QX |
1.46 miles |
|
Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School
The Durlocks, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6AL |
1.61 miles |
|
Castle Hill Community Primary School
Sidney Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6HG |
1.74 miles |
|
Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Warren Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6QH |
1.99 miles |
|
Martello Primary
Warren Way, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6DT |
2.14 miles |
|
The Churchill School
Haven Drive, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7RH |
2.52 miles |
|
Hawkinge Primary School
Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7BN |
2.74 miles |
|
Saltwood CofE Primary School
Grange Road, Saltwood, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4QS |
3.12 miles |
|
Hythe Bay CofE Primary School
Cinque Ports Avenue, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6HS |
3.24 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
School of English Studies
26 Grimston Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2PY |
0.56 miles |
|
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
29 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2NB |
0.65 miles |
|
The Harvey Grammar School
Cheriton Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5JY |
0.7 miles |
|
Turner Free School
Tile Kiln Lane, Cheriton, Folkestone, CT19 4PB |
0.95 miles |
|
Compass Community School Coastal Park
18 Wiltie Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5AX |
1.08 miles |
|
Folkestone Academy
Academy Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP |
1.3 miles |
|
The Beacon Folkestone
Park Farm Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5DN |
1.34 miles |
|
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
Sandling Road, Saltwood, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4HL |
3.72 miles |