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The Folkestone School for Girls
Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3RB, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.7 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,159
Capacity
1,053
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 10% nationally, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 89% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is high, as reflected in a LocaleIQ score of 84.7, indicating the school is better than 85% of others in the area. However, with only 44% of students entering the EBacc, there may be opportunities to enhance the breadth of academic options available.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 57.9 | Top 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 89% | Top 7% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 67% | Top 11% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 44% | Top 22% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 39% | Top 22% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.3%
Asian Other5.2%
White Other4.2%
Mixed Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.1%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Chinese0.8%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.07677, 1.15116 · CT20 3RB
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN137837
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Folkestone School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
The Folkestone School for Girls was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2024.
Is The Folkestone School for Girls a good school?
The Folkestone School for Girls scores 84.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Folkestone School for Girls in GCSEs?
The Folkestone School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.9. 89% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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