The Beacon Folkestone is a sixth form special school in Folkestone, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, The Beacon Folkestone has a Progress 8 score of -1.55 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 0.5, 0% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 15.7%, 43% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 10.1%.
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The Beacon Folkestone has a Progress 8 score of -1.55, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 0.5. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
The Beacon Folkestone has an overall absence rate of 10.1%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at The Beacon Folkestone is 15.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
The Beacon Folkestone was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Beacon Folkestone is next inspection expected around 2028.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Beacon Folkestone's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
320/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
114/mo
36% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.5
Bus Stops
24
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Folkestone Central Rail Station
0.9km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.