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The Beacon Folkestone

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The Beacon Folkestone

Park Farm Road, Folkestone, CT19 5DN

Foundation special school
Pupils
431
Ages
3-19
FSM
55.6%
Attainment 8
0.3
Ofsted
Outstanding
Feb 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
3.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
0.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2023/24 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.00
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About The Beacon Folkestone

The Beacon Folkestone is a secondary school in Folkestone, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.3. The school has around 431 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Park Farm Road, Folkestone, CT19 5DN | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Beacon Folkestone, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2024 — School remains Outstanding
  2. Feb 2019 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Beacon Folkestone

What is The Beacon Folkestone's Ofsted rating?
The Beacon Folkestone received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are The Beacon Folkestone's latest exam results?
The Beacon Folkestone: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Beacon Folkestone located?
The Beacon Folkestone is a secondary school in Folkestone, Kent (CT19 5DN).
How many pupils attend The Beacon Folkestone?
The Beacon Folkestone has around 431 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Beacon Folkestone with other schools?
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