Compare Folkestone Academy and The Folkestone School for Girls and The Harvey Grammar School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Folkestone Academy (Secondary) in Folkestone; The Folkestone School for Girls (Secondary) in Folkestone; The Harvey Grammar School (Secondary) in Folkestone — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Folkestone Academy, The Folkestone School for Girls and The Harvey Grammar School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Folkestone, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Harvey Grammar School), published Apr 2016. The lowest is 2 (Folkestone Academy), published Jun 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for The Folkestone School for Girls (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 3,100, typical FSM 25–30%, range 10–15%–50–55%; spread across trusts such as Turner Schools, The Folkestone School for Girls Academy Trust and The Harvey Academy.

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Attribute	Folkestone Academy CT19 5FP	The Folkestone School for Girls CT20 3RB	The Harvey Grammar School CT19 5JY
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Folkestone Kent CT19 5FP	Folkestone Kent CT20 3RB	Folkestone Kent CT19 5JY
Latest Ofsted	2 16 Jun 2022	2 10 Jun 2024	1 25 Apr 2016
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1720	1053	980
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Girls	Boys
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Selective	Selective
Trust / Local authority	Turner Schools	The Folkestone School for Girls Academy Trust	The Harvey Academy
Website	www.folkestoneacademy.com	www.folkestonegirls.kent.sch.uk	www.harveygs.kent.sch.uk
Telephone	01303842400	01303251125	01303252131
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Folkestone Academy

CT19 5FP

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Folkestone
Kent
CT19 5FP
Ofsted: 2 16 Jun 2022
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Turner Schools
Website: www.folkestoneacademy.com
Telephone: 01303842400

The Folkestone School for Girls

CT20 3RB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Folkestone
Kent
CT20 3RB
Ofsted: 2 10 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Folkestone School for Girls Academy Trust
Website: www.folkestonegirls.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01303251125

The Harvey Grammar School

CT19 5JY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Folkestone
Kent
CT19 5JY
Ofsted: 1 25 Apr 2016
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Harvey Academy
Website: www.harveygs.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01303252131

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.