Special school · Kent

The Beacon Folkestone

Special
Ages 3–19
Sixth form
Term dates checked

Term dates

This school's own term dates broadly match Kent council's, so the council's dates are shown here. INSET days can differ, so check the school's calendar for those.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

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Ofsted inspection

Short (ungraded) inspection, 6 June 2024: School remains Outstanding.

Read the Ofsted reports

From Ofsted's published inspection data (Open Government Licence). Report cards and older grades use different scales, so they can't be compared directly.

About and location

Type: Special school
Phase: Special
Ages: 3–19
Pupils: 469 (capacity 354)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)
Phone: 01303847555
Address: Park Farm Road, Folkestone, CT19 5DN
Website: thebeacon.kent.sch.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.