Located in Folkestone, Folkestone Academy is a all-through school, serving pupils aged 3 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a christian religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Folkestone Academy currently has around 2170 pupils on roll, which is about 147% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.8% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 21.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: Academy Lane, Folkestone, CT19 5FP
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: All-through
Local authority: Kent
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Andrew Milliken
Religious character: Christian
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 135195

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1480
Number of Pupils: 2170
Number of Boys: 1125
Number of Girls: 1045

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Folkestone Primary
Academy Lane , CT19 5FP
3out of 4 149 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Parkfield Road , CT19 5BY
- not rated 688 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Parkfield Road , CT19 5BY
3out of 4 688 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Park Farm Primary School
Park Farm Road , CT19 5DH
- not rated 745 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Mundella Primary School
Black Bull Road , CT19 5QX
- not rated 1,095 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Folkestone Academy
Academy Lane , CT19 5FP
3out of 4 149 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Channel School
Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN
- not rated 360 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Harvey Grammar School
Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY
4out of 4 967 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
The Harvey Grammar School
Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY
- not rated 967 yd Community school No Boys More About School
Pent Valley Technology College
Surrenden Road , CT19 4ED
- not rated 1,341 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Kent College
Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2TZ
- not rated 1,130 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Folkestone Academy
Academy Lane , CT19 5FP
- not rated 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Beacon Folkestone
Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN
4out of 4 551 yd Foundation special school No Mixed More About School
Brook Education Centre
Parkfield Road , CT19 5BY
- not rated 755 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Compass Community School Coastal Park
18 Wiltie Gardens , CT19 5AX
- not rated 1,050 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
St Nicholas Preparatory School
18 Wiltie Gardens , CT19 5AX
- not rated 1,050 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Westbrook House Preparatory School
54shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB
- not rated 1,270 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.