Folkestone and Hythe Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Folkestone and Hythe Grammar School

Grammar SchoolKent, South East9 days until registration opensOfsted: Good

Gender

Girls

Exam Board

CEM

Places (Year 7)

180

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

17.7:1

Healthy

About 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

MathsEnglishNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,159

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 23/04/2024

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Outstanding

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

57.9

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

67.3%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,159 pupilsAbout Average
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1Healthy
Consortium
Kent

Admissions

Published Admission Number
180 places
Qualifying Score
Set annually by committee
Out of Catchment
Accepts students from outside catchment area
Catchment Area
Priority given to District of Folkestone & Hythe, then other areas by distance
Free School Meals
Priority places for Pupil Premium pupils within Folkestone & Hythe district

Student Demographics

14.4%

Free School Meals

11.2%

English as Additional Language

0.26%

EHCP

6.56%

SEN Support

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