Turner Free School
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Tile Kiln Lane Cheriton Folkestone CT19 4PB |
| Phone | 01303842400 |
| Reference Number | 145923 |
Turner Free School has made a strong impression in its first inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas. The school provides a nurturing environment where pupils enjoy their time and feel safe. Leaders have implemented a broad and ambitious curriculum, and there is a notable emphasis on personal development and well-being. Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the school has effectively adapted and continues to prioritize the needs of its students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1020 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.2%
Girls: 49.8% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 93 | 84 | 177 |
| 8 | 79 | 99 | 178 |
| 9 | 88 | 80 | 168 |
| 10 | 90 | 86 | 176 |
| 11 | 102 | 67 | 169 |
| 12 | 40 | 48 | 88 |
| 13 | 20 | 44 | 64 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.6% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| Unclassified | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| African | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Dec 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and treated respectfully.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- Ambitious and broad curriculum design.
- Effective support for weakest readers.
- High levels of participation in extra-curricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum organization in design and technology and computing needs improvement.
- Adaptations in physical education curriculum are not effective for some pupils with SEND.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 43.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 24.26 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 25.56 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D+ | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 233 | 13 |
| Third Preference | 102 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Morehall Primary School and Nursery
Morehall Primary School and Nursery, Chart Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4PN |
0.17 miles |
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All Soul's Church of England Primary School
Stanley Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4LG |
0.35 miles |
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Harcourt Primary School
Biggins Wood Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4NE |
0.41 miles |
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Sandgate Primary School
Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3QU |
0.74 miles |
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Cheriton Primary School
Church Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3EP |
0.79 miles |
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Folkestone Primary
Academy Lane, Folkestone, CT19 5FP |
0.83 miles |
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Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Parkfield Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5BY |
1.03 miles |
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Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School
Horn Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3JJ |
1.09 miles |
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Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone
Brockman Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1DJ |
1.28 miles |
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Mundella Primary School
Black Bull Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5QX |
1.34 miles |
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Castle Hill Community Primary School
Sidney Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6HG |
1.61 miles |
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The Churchill School
Haven Drive, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7RH |
1.62 miles |
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St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1SE |
1.65 miles |
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Seabrook Church of England Primary School
Seabrook Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5RL |
1.77 miles |
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Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School
The Durlocks, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6AL |
1.8 miles |
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Hawkinge Primary School
Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7BN |
1.87 miles |
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Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Warren Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6QH |
2.03 miles |
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Martello Primary
Warren Way, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6DT |
2.06 miles |
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Capel-le-Ferne Primary School
Capel Street, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7HB |
3.02 miles |
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Saltwood CofE Primary School
Grange Road, Saltwood, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4QS |
3.08 miles |
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The Harvey Grammar School
Cheriton Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5JY |
0.47 miles |
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Folkestone Academy
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0.83 miles |
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Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
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0.93 miles |
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School of English Studies
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0.94 miles |
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The Folkestone School for Girls
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0.95 miles |
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The Beacon Folkestone
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1.06 miles |
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Compass Community School Coastal Park
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1.14 miles |
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Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
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3.65 miles |