Folkestone Academy

Folkestone Academy is a 4–19 mixed all-through school with academy status in Folkestone, Kent, England that was established in September 2007. In April 2017, the school became a part of Turner Schools[2]

Folkestone Academy
Address
Academy Lane

, ,
CT19 5FP

England
Coordinates51°05′32″N 1°10′01″E
Information
TypeAcademy
Established2007 (2007)
Local authorityKent County Council
TrustTurner Schools
Department for Education URN145420 Tables
OfstedReports
PrincipalWesley Carroll
GenderMixed
Age range4–19
Enrolment2,140[1] (2018)
Capacity2,170[1]
Websitewww.folkestoneacademy.com

History

The £40m purpose-built academy opened in 2007 and replaced the town's Channel School. In October 2013 a sixth form centre was built at The Glassworks, in Folkestone's Creative Quarter close to the town centre.

References

  1. "Folkestone Academy". Get information about schools. GOV.UK. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  2. "Major new schools partnership". Kent Online. 29 April 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
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