Folkestone Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Folkestone, CT19 5FP
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 2% in England
6 of 6 in Folkestone and Hythe
Pupils
936
First preferences per place
0.68
2026/27
Absence
9.7%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 30.2 | 31.0 | 33.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 13% | 14% | 15% | |
| Average English grade | 3.3 | 3.8 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 13% | 18% | 15% | |
| Progress 8 | -1.05 | -1.11 | — |
36% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Harvey Grammar School · 0.5 mi · No rating · Top 6% in England
- Turner Free School · 0.8 mi · Good · Bottom 8% in England
- The Folkestone School for Girls · 1.2 mi · Good · Top 8% in England
- Brockhill Park Performing Arts College · 4.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 7% in England
- Astor Secondary School · 5.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 1% in England
- Dover Grammar School for Boys · 6.0 mi · Not judged · Top 6% in England
Best secondary schools in Folkestone · Best secondary schools in Kent
The neighbourhood
Folkestone Academy is in Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate (typical home £340,000, crime average).
What is Folkestone Academy's Ofsted rating?
Folkestone Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Folkestone Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Folkestone Academy is in the bottom 2% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.