431
Pupils · 2024/25
7%
EAL · 2024/25
28%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 06/06/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityKent
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.8:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Beacon Folkestone · All-through · Kent
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
431
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.8
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
7%
FSM eligible
56%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
8%
Persistent absence
28%
Contact
Address
Park Farm Road, Folkestone, CT19 5DN
Local authority
Kent
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 431 | 7.7 | 100% | 7% | 56% | 8% | 28% |
| 2023/24 | 421 | 7.6 | 100% | 6% | 56% | 10% | 36% |
| 2022/23 | 419 | 7.8 | 100% | 5% | 53% | 10% | 33% |
| 2021/22 | 393 | 7.3 | 100% | 6% | 54% | 12% | 45% |
| 2020/21 | 363 | 6.7 | 100% | 7% | 41% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 372 | 8.2 | 100% | 7% | 48% | 9% | 26% |
| 2017/18 | 365 | 8.4 | 100% | 7% | 48% | 8% | 26% |
| 2016/17 | 352 | 8.2 | 100% | 8% | 47% | 9% | 25% |
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