Folkestone Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Academy Lane Folkestone Kent CT19 5FP |
| Phone | 01303842400 |
| Reference Number | 145420 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 915 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.58%
Girls: 48.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 51.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 86 | 91 | 177 |
| 8 | 98 | 78 | 176 |
| 9 | 74 | 92 | 166 |
| 10 | 97 | 85 | 182 |
| 11 | 94 | 78 | 172 |
| 12 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| 13 | 14 | 11 | 25 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.5% |
| White, Other | 8.9% |
| Unclassified | 5.4% |
| African | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| Asian, Other | 2.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2022-06-17 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2022-04-20 | School inspection:GoodSchool inspection, PDF - 17 June 2022 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 33.7 | 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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Folkestone Primary
Academy Lane, Folkestone, CT19 5FP |
0 miles |
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Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Parkfield Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5BY |
0.4 miles |
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Mundella Primary School
Black Bull Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5QX |
0.59 miles |
|
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone
Brockman Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1DJ |
0.77 miles |
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Morehall Primary School and Nursery
Morehall Primary School and Nursery, Chart Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4PN |
0.79 miles |
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Castle Hill Community Primary School
Sidney Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6HG |
0.81 miles |
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St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1SE |
1.12 miles |
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Sandgate Primary School
Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3QU |
1.12 miles |
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Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School
The Durlocks, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6AL |
1.16 miles |
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Harcourt Primary School
Biggins Wood Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4NE |
1.17 miles |
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All Soul's Church of England Primary School
Stanley Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4LG |
1.17 miles |
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Martello Primary
Warren Way, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6DT |
1.26 miles |
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Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Warren Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6QH |
1.27 miles |
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The Churchill School
Haven Drive, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7RH |
1.45 miles |
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Hawkinge Primary School
Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7BN |
1.58 miles |
|
Cheriton Primary School
Church Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3EP |
1.62 miles |
|
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School
Horn Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3JJ |
1.92 miles |
|
Capel-le-Ferne Primary School
Capel Street, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7HB |
2.21 miles |
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Seabrook Church of England Primary School
Seabrook Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5RL |
2.5 miles |
|
Saltwood CofE Primary School
Grange Road, Saltwood, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4QS |
3.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Beacon Folkestone
Park Farm Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5DN |
0.28 miles |
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Compass Community School Coastal Park
18 Wiltie Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5AX |
0.62 miles |
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The Harvey Grammar School
Cheriton Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5JY |
0.64 miles |
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Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
29 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2NB |
0.79 miles |
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Turner Free School
Tile Kiln Lane, Cheriton, Folkestone, CT19 4PB |
0.83 miles |
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School of English Studies
26 Grimston Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2PY |
0.88 miles |
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The Folkestone School for Girls
Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3RB |
1.3 miles |
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Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
Sandling Road, Saltwood, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4HL |
4.49 miles |