What did Ofsted judge The Beacon Folkestone's overall effectiveness to be?
Ofsted judged The Beacon Folkestone's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in February 2019 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Beacon Folkestone?
The Beacon Folkestone has 469 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Beacon Folkestone take?
The Beacon Folkestone admits pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is The Beacon Folkestone located?
The Beacon Folkestone is located in Folkestone, CT19 5DN, Kent.
How does a child get a place at The Beacon Folkestone?
The Beacon Folkestone is a special school, so places are not allocated through the normal admissions round. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Beacon Folkestone?
According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.2% of pupils at The Beacon Folkestone are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.
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