Folkestone Academy
URN: 145420 • Folkestone CT19 5FP
Overview
- Name
- Folkestone Academy
- URN
- 145420
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- TURNER SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Steven Shaw (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01303842400
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Academy Lane, Folkestone CT19 5FP
Summary
Folkestone Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Folkestone, Kent, with a current enrolment of 915 pupils and a capacity of 1,720. As part of the Turner Schools Multi Academy Trust, the academy aims to provide a supportive educational environment where all students can thrive and achieve their potential. The school emphasizes the importance of education and personal development, encouraging pupils to explore their talents through a diverse curriculum that includes traditional academic subjects, creative arts, and various extracurricular activities.
The academy is committed to inclusivity and offers extensive support for students, particularly those facing challenges. This includes dedicated staff to assist with both academic and personal concerns, ensuring a holistic approach to education. Additionally, Folkestone Academy has embraced digital learning, providing every new Year 7 pupil with a Chromebook to facilitate access to online resources and learning materials.
Folkestone Academy seeks to empower students for their future pathways, whether that be higher education, apprenticeships, or other career opportunities. The school values collaboration with families and the community to foster a nurturing environment for all pupils.
The academy is committed to inclusivity and offers extensive support for students, particularly those facing challenges. This includes dedicated staff to assist with both academic and personal concerns, ensuring a holistic approach to education. Additionally, Folkestone Academy has embraced digital learning, providing every new Year 7 pupil with a Chromebook to facilitate access to online resources and learning materials.
Folkestone Academy seeks to empower students for their future pathways, whether that be higher education, apprenticeships, or other career opportunities. The school values collaboration with families and the community to foster a nurturing environment for all pupils.
Useful links
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Nearby alternatives
- The Harvey Grammar School (74.5)
- The Folkestone School for Girls (64.8)
- Turner Free School (49.9)
- The Channel School (45.2)
- The Folkestone School for Girls (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- TURNER SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 1720
- Pupils
- 915
- Boys
- 472
- Girls
- 443
- FSM %
- 51.20
- Open date
- 2017-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-04-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 915 | 472 | 443 | 1720 | 51.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1046 | 530 | 516 | 2170 | 47.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1135 | 571 | 564 | 2170 | 40.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1135 | 571 | 564 | 2170 | 40.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1207 | 633 | 574 | 2170 | 37.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1842 | 974 | 868 | 2170 | 26.20 |
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