The Folkestone School for Girls
Academy converter · Girls · Grammar school · Sixth form
Folkestone, CT20 3RB
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 8% in England
2 of 6 in Folkestone and Hythe
Pupils
1,145
First preferences per place
1.29
2026/27
Absence
7.1%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 64.0 | 61.8 | 57.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 74% | 81% | 67% | |
| Average English grade | 6.8 | 6.4 | 6.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.6 | 5.8 | 5.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 87% | 83% | 78% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.34 | 0.29 | — |
88% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Harvey Grammar School · 0.7 mi · No rating · Top 6% in England
- Turner Free School · 1.0 mi · Good · Bottom 8% in England
- Folkestone Academy · 1.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 2% in England
- Brockhill Park Performing Arts College · 3.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 7% in England
- Astor Secondary School · 6.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 1% in England
- Dover Grammar School for Boys · 7.0 mi · Not judged · Top 6% in England
Best secondary schools in Folkestone · Best secondary schools in Kent
The neighbourhood
The Folkestone School for Girls is in Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate (typical home £340,000, crime average).
What is The Folkestone School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
The Folkestone School for Girls is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Folkestone School for Girls rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Folkestone School for Girls is in the top 8% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.