Open Other Secondary Mixed

Folkestone Academy

Academy Lane, Folkestone, CT19 5FP
Part of: TURNER SCHOOLS (Multi-academy trust)
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Folkestone Academy
Folkestone, CT19 5FP
915 Pupils
1,720 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
51.20% FSM %
472 Boys
443 Girls
About Folkestone Academy

Folkestone Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–19 based in Kent, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 915 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,720. Current headteacher: Matthew Tate.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Kent or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Folkestone and Hythe
Parliamentary Constituency Folkestone and Hythe
Ward Broadmead
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor TURNER SCHOOLS
Opened 01-12-2017
UKPRN 10066337
URN 145420
Data Last Updated 04-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Gregory Hunter Chair of Local Governing Body 16/07/2024 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Katie Swire Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 15/01/2024 — N/A
Ms Jodi Bonkowski Local Governor 25/03/2025 24/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Andrea Bowman Local Governor 10/12/2024 10/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Nancy Bueffler Local Governor 23/11/2023 22/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Alice Edgington Local Governor 16/07/2024 15/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Louise Feaver Local Governor 02/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gregory Hunter Local Governor 13/09/2022 12/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Ruth Palmer Local Governor 16/07/2024 18/11/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Doctor Natasha Palmer Local Governor 16/12/2025 15/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Pearce Local Governor 01/12/2021 30/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Roy Local Governor 27/09/2021 26/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Folkestone Primary
0 km • Folkestone
Other
The Beacon Folkestone
0.45 km • Folkestone
Other
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
0.65 km • Folkestone
Other
Mundella Primary School
0.95 km • Folkestone
Other
Compass Community School Coastal Park
1 km • Folkestone
Other
The Harvey Grammar School
1.02 km • Folkestone
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Folkestone Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Folkestone, Kent.
Folkestone Academy has 915 pupils, with a capacity of 1,720.
Folkestone Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The admissions policy at Folkestone Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Folkestone Academy is Mr Matthew Tate.
Folkestone Academy is at Academy Lane, Folkestone, CT19 5FP, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Folkestone Academy: Has a sixth form.
Folkestone Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Tate
Academy Lane, Folkestone, CT19 5FP
01303842400
www.folkestoneacademy.com
Location
CT19 5FP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145420
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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