The Folkestone School for Girls

The Folkestone School for Girls is a selective state funded secondary school for girls. 27% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £378,044. Over a 12 month period, 384 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

27%

Mathematics

25%

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44

Biology

30%

Chemistry

46%

Physics

33%

Mathematics Further

14%

Psychology

22%

History

13%

Sociology

20%

English Literature

19%

English Language and Literature

18%

Geography

35%

Economics

11%

Government and Politics

25%

Art and Design Fine Art

73%

Drama and Theatre Studies

0%

Spanish

33%

French

29%

Dance

22%

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

36%

Mathematics

35%

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174

English Language

37%

English Literature

39%

Physics

44%

Chemistry

46%

Biology

60%

Science: Double Award

16%

Geography

38%

Computer Studies Computing

36%

History

43%

Religious Studies

36%

Music

30%

Dance

42%

Drama and Theatre Studies

39%

Business Studies: Single

25%

French

35%

Spanish

63%

Art and Design Fine Art

58%

Art and Design Textiles

50%

Art and Design Photography

85%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

384

Anti-social behaviour

49

Violence and sexual offences

174

Vehicle crime

12

Shoplifting

0

Burglary

22

Criminal damage and arson

40

Public order

21

Robbery

3

Theft from the person

4

Other theft

29

Drugs

12

Bicycle theft

6

Other crime

11

Possession of weapons

1

Headteacher: Mr Mark Lester

Local Authority: Kent

Telephone: 1303251125

Website: www.folkestonegirls.kent.sch.uk

Address: Coolinge Lane, null, Folkestone, CT20 3RB

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