The Folkestone School for Girls is a secondary school in Folkestone, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school and operates as a girls school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Folkestone School for Girls currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, CT20 3RB |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Tracy Luke |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 118909 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 1058 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandgate Primary School Coolinge Lane , CT20 3QU | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morehall Primary Chart Road , CT19 4PN | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morehall Primary School Chart Road , CT19 4PN | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morehall Primary School and Nursery Morehall Primary School and Nursery , Chart Road CT19 4PN | 3out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Soul's Church of England Primary School Stanley Road , CT19 4LG | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Folkestone School for Girls Coolinge Lane , CT20 3RB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Folkestone School for Girls Coolinge Lane , CT20 3RB | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | 4out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Pent Valley Technology College Surrenden Road , CT19 4ED | - not rated | 1,673 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 | 1,323 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 | 2,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook House Preparatory School Westbrook House , Shorncliffe Road CT20 2NQ | - not rated | 969 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of English Studies 26 Grimston Gardens , CT20 2PY | - not rated | 984 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) 29 Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrook House Preparatory School 54shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Bowen Road , CT19 4FP | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.