The Folkestone School for Girls is a secondary school in Folkestone, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter 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 1159 pupils on roll, which is about 110% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 14.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 86% who stay in school sixth forms and 9% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, CT20 3RB |
| Website: | http://www.folkestonegirls.kent.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01303251125 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Mark Lester |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 137837 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/04/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 1053 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1159 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 1159 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 76.30% | 884 |
| Other Asian | 5.20% | 60 |
| Other White | 4.20% | 49 |
| Other Mixed | 3.50% | 41 |
| White and Asian | 2.10% | 24 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 19 |
| African | 1.10% | 13 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 10 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 9 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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.