Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) vs The Folkestone School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
Folkestone · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
101 students
The Folkestone School for Girls
Folkestone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,145 students
| Measure | Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) Folkestone, South East | The Folkestone School for Girls Folkestone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #639 of 679 | #111 of 679 |
| National rank | #3868 of 4,090 | #407 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 101 | 1,145 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 1,145 |
| Free school meals | – | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 63.1% | 108.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 9.9 | 57.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 67.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 88.5% |
| EBacc average points | 0.96 | 5.08 |
| A level points per entry | 35.2 | 37.0 |
| town | Folkestone | Folkestone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.earlscliffe.co.uk | www.folkestonegirls.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Folkestone School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.8 vs 13.3).
- •The Folkestone School for Girls is the larger school with 1,145 students compared with 101.
- •Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) is a independent school while The Folkestone School for Girls is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) is co-educational and The Folkestone School for Girls is girls.
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 Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) better than The Folkestone School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), The Folkestone School for Girls ranks higher (85.8 vs 13.3 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 Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) and The Folkestone School for Girls?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Folkestone and Folkestone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd): 101. The Folkestone School for Girls: 1,145. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) and The Folkestone School for Girls rank in South East?
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) is 639th of 679 and The Folkestone School for Girls is 111th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).