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Folkestone secondary schools include selective and comprehensive options, with The Harvey Grammar School serving students who pass the Kent Test. The Harvey Grammar School, The Folkestone School for Girls, and Turner Free School are the highest-performing options, and remarkably, 100% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 86%. With 5 secondary schools serving families across Cheriton, the Harbour area, and the West End, students benefit from strong academic foundations and excellent transport links to London via high-speed rail. Use the search filters to compare schools by Ofsted rating and explore options across Folkestone.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Harvey Grammar School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | None | 10/10Elite |
| #3 | Turner Free School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #4 | Folkestone Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | The Folkestone School for Girls | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | 8.6/10Excellent |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 14-18+ years | Mixed | None | - |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 14-18+ years
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