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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Folkestone and Hythe Area

Schools across the Folkestone and Hythe council area. Explore 7 secondary schools in Folkestone and Hythe. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Earlscliffe, The Harvey Grammar School, and The Folkestone School for Girls. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Folkestone and Hythe

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Folkestone and Hythe39.4

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Folkestone and Hythe33%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Folkestone and Hythe3.4

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Folkestone and Hythe7.7/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Folkestone and Hythe

39.4vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Folkestone and Hythe

33%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Folkestone and Hythe

3.4vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Folkestone and Hythe

7.7/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Folkestone and Hythe

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