Head: Mark Lester
An accessible girls' grammar school in Kent with a Good Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
423
Qualifying Score
332
78% of max
Cutoff Score
332
78% of max
Applications
359
Offers Made
174
Distance (after pass)
All who pass qualify. Places then by distance.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Appeals Deadline
2026-03-30
Process
Appeals must be made in writing to the Clerk to the Appeals Panel. Appeals will be heard within forty school days of the deadline.
Waiting List
Schools must operate a waiting list for at least the first term of each school year of admission (until 31st December). Children who are on the waiting list are ranked by how closely they match the school's oversubscription criteria, not how long they have been on the list.
1. Register
1 Jun 2026
2. Take Test
Kent Test
3. Results
15 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 32 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing English, Mathematics, Reasoning. Three multiple-choice papers administered by GL Assessment. Each paper is 50 minutes. The school runs the 'Shepway Test' alongside The Harvey Grammar School as a second chance for students to show selective ability. This is in addition to the Kent Test. Students only have to achieve the required standard in either the Kent Test or the Shepway test to be deemed selective. In-year admissions require testing in English, Maths and NVR.
Max
423
Qualifying Score
332
78% of max
Open Evening
Y5 parents and students
26 Apr 2026
Open Evening
Y5 parents and students
27 Apr 2026
Open Evening
Y5 parents and students
28 Apr 2026
Open Evening
Y5 parents and students
29 Apr 2026
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 Jun 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
1 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
10 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
15 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
57.9
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
67%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
89%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
44%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
5.08
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B-
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
57%
Higher Education
−11pp vs grammar avg
76%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Art and Design
124 entries
50%
+8.0pp vs school
Biology
116 entries
50%
+8.0pp vs school
Physics
114 entries
50%
+8.0pp vs school
Watch list
Music
5 entries
0%
-42.0pp vs school
Combined Science
202 entries
0%
-42.0pp vs school
Strongest at
History
64 entries
50%
+2.8pp vs school
Sociology
58 entries
50%
+2.8pp vs school
Geography
54 entries
50%
+2.8pp vs school
Watch list
Spanish
5 entries
0%
-47.2pp vs school
Government and Politics
20 entries
45%
-2.2pp vs school
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 6 separately identifiable GCSE subjects at grade 5.5 or above and at least a grade 5 in English Language or English Literature and a grade 4 in Mathematics. A grade 6 or above in the chosen course of study or a related subject. To study Mathematics or a Science subject, a 7+ grade at GCSE is strongly recommended. To study 2 or more Sciences or Mathematics and Science, 2 Grade 7's are required in these subjects.
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,159 / 1,053(110%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 6 separately identifiable GCSE subjects at grade 5.5 or above and at least a grade 5 in English Language or English Literature and a grade 4 in Mathematics. A grade 6 or above in the chosen course of study or a related subject. To study Mathematics or a Science subject, a 7+ grade at GCSE is strongly recommended. To study 2 or more Sciences or Mathematics and Science, 2 Grade 7's are required in these subjects.
1:17.7
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
3.69%
Absence Rate
4.98%
Persistent Absence
Beautiful grounds with climbing walls, bike trails, archery, paint balling, radio station and recording studio, escape room, video conferencing suite.
Sports
Climbing walls, bike trails, archery, paint balling facilities mentioned.
STEM
Radio station and recording studio, video conferencing suite.
Arts
Radio station and recording studio.
Over 140 trips per year with over 80% of students participating. CCF, Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, climbing walls, bike trails, archery, paint balling, radio station and recording studio, escape room, overnight camps with outdoor cinema nights.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Music lessons available with instrumental teachers. The Folkestone School for Girls Music Trust provides grants for instrumental/vocal tuition. Various music funding opportunities through Kent Music and Trinity Music and Drama Access Fund.
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
Extensive programme including trips to Iceland, America, Germany, Cuba, WWI battlefields around Ypres, Christmas Markets in Bruges, two-week safari in Eswatini, Southern Africa.
Community Service
Volunteering opportunities available through the SEA programme. Bridging the Gap project with local care homes.
Uniform
Students expected to wear school uniform when cycling to and from school. Sixth Form has a dress code.
School Meals
The school offers a hot meal service with a choice of menu options.
Homework Policy
Regular homework set across all subjects, increasing with year group
Behaviour Policy
Staff have clear expectations of pupils' conduct and effort. Pupils behave exceptionally well and feel well cared for by nurturing staff.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are not allowed in lessons unless specifically permitted by the teacher.
SEND Provision
SENCO support available, reasonable adjustments made for students with additional needs
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Route 96 from Folkestone, Route 428 from Hythe
Nearest Station: Folkestone Central
Transport Info
KCC Travel Saver bus passes available offering up to 50% savings. Students may cycle to school but the school accepts no liability. Cars should not come onto the site or block entrances at drop-off/pick-up.
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