The Folkestone School for Girls
Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, CT20 3RB
Age range
Ages 11 to 18
Gender
Girls
Pupils
1159
Headteacher
Mr Mark Lester
Type
Grammar
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
Sixth form
Yes
About The Folkestone School for Girls
The Folkestone School for Girls is a grammar school in Folkestone, Kent, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. It is a girls' school. The school has a sixth form.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
This is a mainstream school. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
Kent Test
School results & attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
Average grade · 2024/25
Attendance
100% − absence
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Mainstream school
SEND provision
Please check with the school
The school hasn't confirmed this. Contact them directly.
Specialisms
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Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
The Folkestone School for Girls term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
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What type of school is The Folkestone School for Girls?
The Folkestone School for Girls is a secondary academy. It is a girls' school.
What age range does The Folkestone School for Girls cover?
The Folkestone School for Girls serves pupils aged 11 to 18.
What SEND support does The Folkestone School for Girls offer?
The Folkestone School for Girls is a mainstream school. Check the school's SEN information report or contact the SENCO for current support details.
What is The Folkestone School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated The Folkestone School for Girls Good after its inspection on 23 April 2024.
Where is The Folkestone School for Girls?
The Folkestone School for Girls is at Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3RB.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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