Borden Grammar School vs Folkestone Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 41 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Borden Grammar School
Sittingbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
938 students
Folkestone Academy
Folkestone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
936 students
| Measure | Borden Grammar School Sittingbourne, South East | Folkestone Academy Folkestone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #94 of 679 | #641 of 679 |
| National rank | #331 of 4,090 | #3870 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 938 | 936 |
| Pupils on roll | 938 | 936 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | 54.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 54.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 63.2 | 33.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 83.1% | 15.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 93.5% | 36.1% |
| EBacc average points | 5.84 | 2.60 |
| A level points per entry | 34.1 | 29.6 |
| town | Sittingbourne | Folkestone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk/ | www.folkestoneacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Borden Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.8 vs 13.2).
- •Borden Grammar School is the larger school with 938 students compared with 936.
- •Borden Grammar School is boys and Folkestone Academy is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Borden Grammar School better than Folkestone Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Borden Grammar School ranks higher (87.8 vs 13.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Borden Grammar School and Folkestone Academy?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Sittingbourne and Folkestone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Borden Grammar School: 938. Folkestone Academy: 936. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Borden Grammar School and Folkestone Academy rank in South East?
Borden Grammar School is 94th of 679 and Folkestone Academy is 641st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).