Best Grammar Schools in Folkestone
2 grammar schools found
Key Facts
- Folkestone has 2 grammar schools, accounting for 3.4% of schools in the area, with a total of 2,174 pupils across both schools.
- Both grammar schools in Folkestone have achieved Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings, with 1 Outstanding and 1 Good out of 2 inspected schools.
- The grammar schools in Folkestone have a Progress 8 score of 0.27 and an Attainment 8 score of 62.31, outperforming the national averages.
- Grammar schools in Folkestone have a persistent absence rate of 18.8%, a pupil-teacher ratio of 17.84, and 83.1% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 grammar schools in Folkestone, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Folkestone | England |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.27 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 62.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,339 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.