Folkestone Academy vs Gillotts School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 153 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Folkestone Academy
Folkestone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
936 students
Gillotts School
Henley-on-Thames · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
934 students
| Measure | Folkestone Academy Folkestone, South East | Gillotts School Henley-on-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #641 of 679 | #53 of 679 |
| National rank | #3870 of 4,090 | #181 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 936 | 934 |
| Pupils on roll | 936 | 934 |
| Free school meals | 54.9% | 10.2% |
| Capacity filled | 54.4% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.7 | 61.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 15.1% | 76% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 36.1% | 86.5% |
| EBacc average points | 2.60 | 5.74 |
| A level points per entry | 29.6 | – |
| town | Folkestone | Henley-on-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.folkestoneacademy.com | www.gillotts.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Gillotts School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.1 vs 13.2).
- •Folkestone Academy is the larger school with 936 students compared with 934.
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 Folkestone Academy better than Gillotts School?
On the Success Index (England), Gillotts School ranks higher (93.1 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 Folkestone Academy and Gillotts School?
About 153 km in a straight line, between Folkestone and Henley-on-Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Folkestone Academy: 936. Gillotts School: 934. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Folkestone Academy and Gillotts School rank in South East?
Folkestone Academy is 641st of 679 and Gillotts School is 53rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).