The Channel School, based in Folkestone, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Channel School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Park Farm Road, Folkestone, CT19 5DN |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Colette Singleton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 118828 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 852 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Primary Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | 3out of 4 | 238 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Farm Primary School Park Farm Road , CT19 5DH | - not rated | 525 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Parkfield Road , CT19 5BY | - not rated | 621 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Parkfield Road , CT19 5BY | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mundella Primary School Black Bull Road , CT19 5QX | - not rated | 832 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Channel School Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | 3out of 4 | 238 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | 4out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Pent Valley Technology College Surrenden Road , CT19 4ED | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Kent College Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2TZ | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | - not rated | 360 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon Folkestone Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN | 4out of 4 | 306 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Education Centre Parkfield Road , CT19 5BY | - not rated | 656 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Coastal Park 18 Wiltie Gardens , CT19 5AX | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Preparatory School 18 Wiltie Gardens , CT19 5AX | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Westbrook House Preparatory School 54shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.