The Folkestone School for Girls
Folkestone, Kent County Council, South East · CT20 3RB
A selective grammar for girls in Folkestone, this school combines strong academic results with the kind of conduct and pastoral culture that Ofsted rated Outstanding for behaviour, personal development and sixth form. Entry at 11 is through the Kent Test, with GL Assessment papers in English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, and 180 places offered each year. With around 1,170 pupils against a capacity of 1,053, the school is full and operating above its stated capacity, which gives a sense of how sought-after places are. A sixth form of roughly 270 sits within a broad community that includes a notable proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals and those with English as an additional language.
1,170
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
180
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,170
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18
- Location
- Folkestone, Kent County Council, South East
- Website
- http://www.folkestonegirls.kent.sch.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Kent Test
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 180
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
1 June 2026
Registration closesNext
1 July 2026
Exam date
10 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Headteacher
Principal Mr Mark Lester
Latest results
Attainment 8
57.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
67%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
31%
A-level A*-A
29%
A-level A*-B
57%
Teaching & academics
Academic outcomes sit comfortably above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 57.9 against a national average of 46.9, and 67% of pupils reaching grade 5 or above in English and Maths, well ahead of the 47% national figure. Nearly a third of GCSE entries reach grades 9 to 7. The sciences, English and humanities dominate at GCSE, while popular A-levels span Biology, History, Geography, Psychology and Sociology, with BTEC and the EPQ broadening the post-16 offer. At A-level, 29% of grades are A*-A and 57% reach A*-B.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 270
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 6.56%
- EHC plans
- 0.26%
- English as additional language
- 11.2%
- Free school meals
- 14.4%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Netball is the school's flagship sport, and language study in French and Spanish adds breadth alongside the core curriculum.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Phones are to be switched off and stored in bags or blazer pockets throughout the school day, to be never used, seen or heard.
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 23 April 2024
The last word
A high-performing girls' grammar where Outstanding behaviour and pastoral care underpin results well above the national average. The clear phones-away policy signals a school that takes focus seriously.
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The Folkestone School for Girls 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Folkestone School for Girls located?
The Folkestone School for Girls is located at Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, CT20 3RB.
What type of school is The Folkestone School for Girls?
The Folkestone School for Girls is a state grammar school in South East.
What subjects does The Folkestone School for Girls test in the 11+?
The Folkestone School for Girls tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does The Folkestone School for Girls use for the 11+?
The Folkestone School for Girls's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the The Folkestone School for Girls 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the The Folkestone School for Girls 11+ exam is on 10 September 2026.
How do I apply to The Folkestone School for Girls?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 1 June 2026, registration closes on 1 July 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are The Folkestone School for Girls 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, The Folkestone School for Girls releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does The Folkestone School for Girls belong to?
The Folkestone School for Girls is part of the Kent Test consortium.
How many places does The Folkestone School for Girls offer?
The Folkestone School for Girls has a published admission number of 180 places.
How many pupils attend The Folkestone School for Girls?
The Folkestone School for Girls has approximately 1,170 pupils on roll.
What is The Folkestone School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
The Folkestone School for Girls was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 23 April 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.