How many pupils does Folkestone Academy have?

Folkestone Academy has 915 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Folkestone Academy's Ofsted rating?

Folkestone Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 April 2022).

How does Folkestone Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Folkestone Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38 in 2025/26.

Is Folkestone Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Folkestone Academy is part of TURNER SCHOOLS.

Where is Folkestone Academy?

Folkestone Academy is located at Academy Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP.

Folkestone Academy

Academy Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP

Good

Inspected 20 April 2022

Good

Ofsted

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–19

Ages

915

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Folkestone Academy

Folkestone Academy is an academy sponsor led in Folkestone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 915 pupils on roll. It is part of TURNER SCHOOLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 April 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38 (2025/26). 52.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 915 / 1,720 (53%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 20 April 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

52.9%

Free school meals

20.3%

EAL

3.2%

SEN support

17.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

38.0

Attainment 8

174 pupils

25.9%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

52.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

1 students

52%

To higher education

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

85%

Sustained destination

78%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.7%

Overall absence

30.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

70.4

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.7 vs 2023/24

14.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -3.3 vs 2023/24

22.23

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

£49,847

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,142 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

1.4% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

Contact Details

Address: Academy Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP
Phone: 01303842400
Head Teacher: Matthew Tate
Website: www.folkestoneacademy.com

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Folkestone Academy?: Folkestone Academy is an academy sponsor led in Folkestone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does Folkestone Academy have?: Folkestone Academy has 915 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Folkestone Academy's Ofsted rating?: Folkestone Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 April 2022).
How does Folkestone Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Folkestone Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38 in 2025/26.
Is Folkestone Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Folkestone Academy is part of TURNER SCHOOLS.
Where is Folkestone Academy?: Folkestone Academy is located at Academy Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP.

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