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The Folkestone School for Girls

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The Folkestone School for Girls

Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, CT20 3RB

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Girls

Ofsted
Good
Apr 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

57.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

You must register for the Kent Test directly with Kent County Council, usually by the start of July before the September test.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
57.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
33.1%
Basics 9-5
67.3%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

57.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2364.046.4
2023/2461.846.4
2024/2557.946.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.340.00
2023/24+0.290.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
43.6%
EBacc APS
5.08
EBacc 9-5
26.7%
EBacc 9-4
38.8%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.98
A*-A Grades
28.3%
A*-B Grades
56.6%
AAB+ %
17.4%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 142 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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1.12 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Birchwood
1.51 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good
Turner Free School
1.53 km away · Free schools
Good

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About The Folkestone School for Girls

The Folkestone School for Girls is a secondary school in Folkestone, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.9. The school has around 1,159 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Apr 2024 — Good
  2. Oct 2012 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Folkestone School for Girls

What is The Folkestone School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
The Folkestone School for Girls received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are The Folkestone School for Girls's latest exam results?
The Folkestone School for Girls: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Folkestone School for Girls located?
The Folkestone School for Girls is a secondary school in Folkestone, Kent (CT20 3RB).
How many pupils attend The Folkestone School for Girls?
The Folkestone School for Girls has around 1,159 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Folkestone School for Girls with other schools?
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