Folkestone and Hythe Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Folkestone and Hythe Grammar School
Gender
Exam Board
CEM
Places (Year 7)
180
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
HealthyAbout Folkestone and Hythe Grammar School
The Folkestone School for Girls is a place where young women learn to believe in themselves and develop into articulate, confident individuals. The school offers an impressive range of opportunities beyond the classroom, from Duke of Edinburgh expeditions and cadets to international collaborations with schools in Nepal and France. Pupils here benefit from exceptional pastoral care and a strong emphasis on literacy and oracy, with unique experiences like running their own radio station and publishing books. The sixth form is particularly strong, with meticulous curriculum design that prepares students exceptionally well for prestigious universities and apprenticeships, alongside practical life skills workshops covering everything from budgeting to meal preparation.
Subjects Tested
Ages & Pupils
1,159
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Good
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 23/04/2024
Quality of Education
GoodBehaviour & Attitudes
OutstandingPersonal Development
OutstandingLeadership & Management
GoodSixth Form Provision
OutstandingAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
57.9
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
67.3%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Admissions
Student Demographics
14.4%
Free School Meals
11.2%
English as Additional Language
0.26%
EHCP
6.56%
SEN Support