Folkestone Academy vs The Harvey Grammar School
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.
Folkestone Academy
Folkestone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
936 students
The Harvey Grammar School
Folkestone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,005 students
| Measure | Folkestone Academy Folkestone, South East | The Harvey Grammar School Folkestone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #641 of 679 | #124 of 679 |
| National rank | #3870 of 4,090 | #439 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 936 | 1,005 |
| Pupils on roll | 936 | 1,005 |
| Free school meals | 54.9% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 54.4% | 102.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.7 | 61.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 15.1% | 85.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 36.1% | 97.2% |
| EBacc average points | 2.60 | 5.69 |
| A level points per entry | 29.6 | 33.2 |
| town | Folkestone | Folkestone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.folkestoneacademy.com | www.harveygs.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Harvey Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.9 vs 13.2).
- •The Harvey Grammar School is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 936.
- •Folkestone Academy is co-educational and The Harvey Grammar School is boys.
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 The Harvey Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), The Harvey Grammar School ranks higher (84.9 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 The Harvey Grammar School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Folkestone and Folkestone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Folkestone Academy: 936. The Harvey Grammar School: 1,005. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Folkestone Academy and The Harvey Grammar School rank in South East?
Folkestone Academy is 641st of 679 and The Harvey Grammar School is 124th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).