Folkestone Academy
Secondary school in Folkestone, Kent. Report card, May 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 19 May 2026, report published 1 July 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Needs attention | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard | 53% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Strong standard | 33% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Post-16 provision | Expected standard | 58% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around May 2030
The last inspection was in May 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 0.6 milesThe Harvey Grammar School
School remains Outstanding (Dec 2022)
- 0.8 milesTurner Free School
Good (Dec 2022)
- 1.3 milesThe Folkestone School for Girls
Good (Apr 2024)
- 4.5 milesBrockhill Park Performing Arts College
Report card, Jan 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.