The Folkestone School for Girls

The Folkestone School for Girls is a selective state funded secondary school for girls. 23% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £351,415. Over a 12 month period, 437 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

23%

Mathematics

23%

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26

Biology

24%

Chemistry

29%

Physics

13%

Psychology

22%

History

26%

Sociology

24%

English Literature

29%

English Language and Literature

33%

Geography

45%

Economics

43%

Government and Politics

36%

Religious Studies

17%

Art and Design Fine Art

75%

Art and Design Photography

57%

Spanish

22%

Dance

11%

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

38%

Mathematics

33%

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181

English Language

44%

English Literature

45%

Physics

77%

Chemistry

77%

Biology

80%

Science: Double Award

19%

Geography

49%

Computer Studies Computing

31%

History

48%

Religious Studies

49%

Dance

47%

Drama and Theatre Studies

34%

Business Studies: Single

32%

French

33%

Spanish

48%

Art and Design Fine Art

46%

Art and Design Photography

39%

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

437

Anti-social behaviour

40

Violence and sexual offences

225

Vehicle crime

17

Shoplifting

2

Burglary

16

Criminal damage and arson

36

Public order

19

Robbery

5

Theft from the person

1

Other theft

34

Drugs

21

Bicycle theft

3

Other crime

17

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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