The Beacon Folkestone
The Beacon Folkestone is a special or alternative provision school (Foundation special school), ages 3–19, in Folkestone, CT19, in the Kent council area. It has 469 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (6 June 2024): School remains Outstanding.
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Ofsted
School remains Outstanding — inspected 6 June 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Outstanding (12 February 2019) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 29 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 | -1.55 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 0.3 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 0.0 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 35 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 469 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 54.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 8.3% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
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