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Folkestone Academy
Academy Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.9 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
915
Capacity
1,720
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
53%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19. While GCSE attainment scores show that only 36% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the school ranks in the top 96% for Attainment 8 nationally, indicating strong academic potential. However, the percentage of students progressing to university is 52%, with just 7% attending top-third universities, suggesting room for improvement in higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 20 April 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 33.7 | Bottom 4% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 1% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 1% | Bottom 2% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 52% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 44 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.5%
White Other8.9%
Black African3.4%
Mixed Other2.8%
Asian Other2.7%
Other2.4%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.09254, 1.16766 · CT19 5FP
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN145420
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.folkestoneacademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Folkestone Academy rated by Ofsted?
Folkestone Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 April 2022.
Is Folkestone Academy a good school?
Folkestone Academy scores 17.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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 Folkestone Academy in GCSEs?
Folkestone Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.7. 36% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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