Where is The Folkestone Academy?

The Folkestone Academy is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT19 5FP), in the parish of Folkestone.

How do I get to The Folkestone Academy?

The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT19 5FP.

Is The Folkestone Academy a protected site?

Yes — The Folkestone Academy is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).

Is The Folkestone Academy free to visit?

Yes, The Folkestone Academy is free to enter.

How do I get to The Folkestone Academy?

The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT19 5FP.

Natural landmarks · South East England

The Folkestone Academy

In or near Sandgate.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

The Folkestone Academy — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Folkestone Central · 1.1 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

The Folkestone Academy is a school heritage located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.

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Official information

Folkestone Academy is a school focused on providing quality education to its pupils. It offers a range of academic subjects along with creative arts and sports, aiming to foster confidence and ambition in students. The academy also emphasizes digital learning and inclusivity, ensuring all students have the support they need to succeed.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Folkestone Academy is an educational institution located in South-East England. It provides a range of academic and vocational programmes. The academy is part of the wider educational landscape in the region, contributing to local educational initiatives and community engagement.

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Background

History

Initially opened in September 2007, the £40m purpose-built academy replaced the old town's Channel School in Folkestone. Operated under the principal Ben Williams, the school was built to encompass the education of many over the 18 years of operation in the deprived area. Built as an all ages school (4-18), the school operated under the Folkestone Academy<nowiki/>' name until joining the Turner Schools Trust in April 2017. In October 2013, a purpose made sixth form centre was built at The Glassworks, in Folkestone's Creative Quarter, close to the town centre. However, in 2021, the Folkestone Primary opened just after the Covid-19 lockdown, separating operations into a Primary Academy,…

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Coordinates: 51.0923, 1.1670
County: Kent
District: Folkestone and Hythe
Parish: Folkestone
Postcode: CT19 5FP
Parliamentary constituency: Folkestone and Hythe
Established: 2007
Nearest railway station: Folkestone Central — 1.1 km
Official site: www.folkestoneacademy.com

Sources

wikidata: Q7734665 (CC0)
wikipedia: Folkestone Academy (CC BY-SA 4.0)