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Folkestone Academy

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Folkestone Academy

Academy Lane, Folkestone, CT19 5FP

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Pupils
915
Ages
11-19
FSM
51.2%
Attainment 8
33.7
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
33.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
5.5%
Basics 9-5
15.1%

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% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
14.5%
EBacc APS
2.60
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
1.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
29.55
A*-A Grades
13.0%
A*-B Grades
30.4%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 32 students entered

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About Folkestone Academy

Folkestone Academy is a secondary school in Folkestone, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.7. The school has around 915 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Apr 2022 — Good
  2. Oct 2015 — Good (predecessor: Folkestone Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Folkestone Academy

What is Folkestone Academy's Ofsted rating?
Folkestone Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Folkestone Academy's latest exam results?
Folkestone Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Folkestone Academy located?
Folkestone Academy is a secondary school in Folkestone, Kent (CT19 5FP).
How many pupils attend Folkestone Academy?
Folkestone Academy has around 915 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Folkestone Academy with other schools?
View Folkestone Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Kent.