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Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)

Folkestone, Kent, South East · CT20 2NB

A small independent boarding school on the Kent coast at Folkestone, Earlscliffe educates around 123 pupils in a notably international setting. With Russian taught as a language and featuring among its most popular A-level choices, the school clearly attracts pupils from across borders. Around a quarter of pupils receive SEN support, a high proportion that suggests an environment attentive to individual needs. The school is led by Head Mr Mark Love and inspected by the ISI.

123

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
123
Location
Folkestone, Kent, South East
Website
https://www.earlscliffe.co.uk/

Headteacher

Head Mr Mark Love

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Teaching & academics

Teaching is focused on the senior years, with both GCSE and A-level qualifications on offer. The popular A-level subjects, spanning Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Psychology and Russian, point to a curriculum geared towards commerce and the wider world. This is a setting likely to suit older pupils preparing for higher education, including those joining from overseas.

Sixth form

Popular A-level subjects

RussianPsychologyMathematicsEconomicsBusiness Studies

Qualifications offered

A-levelGCSE

Learning support & SEN

SEN support
24.39%
EHC plans
0%

Arts & extracurricular

Languages

Russian

Ethos & heritage

Boarding
Yes

The last word

An internationally minded, small boarding school where languages and a business-focused sixth form set the tone.

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Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) located?

Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) is located at Folkestone, CT20 2NB.

What type of school is Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)?

Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.

How many pupils attend Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)?

Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) has approximately 123 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.