Folkestone Academy Catchment Area
Folkestone Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Folkestone, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 915 pupils, and a capacity of 1720 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–19
Age range
915
Pupils
1,720
Capacity
53%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Folkestone Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Folkestone Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Kent catchment area documents →Folkestone Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Academy Lane, Folkestone, CT19 5FP
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 51.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145420
Other Secondary Schools in Folkestone
If Folkestone Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Folkestone are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Folkestone Academy
Is Folkestone Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Folkestone Academy has a capacity of 1720 places and currently has 915 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.
What is the admissions policy for Folkestone Academy? ▾
Admission to Folkestone Academy is managed by Kent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Folkestone Academy cover? ▾
Folkestone Academy is a secondary school in Folkestone, Kent, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Folkestone Academy? ▾
Folkestone Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.