The Turing School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Larkspur Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 8EJ |
| Phone | 01323465700 |
| Reference Number | 148179 |
The Turing School is working to improve its overall performance, particularly in the areas of student achievement and attendance, which historically have not met the expected standards. The leadership team has been identified as having a clear understanding of the required improvements and is taking decisive actions. Their well-designed personal development program and nurturing pastoral care have been effective in promoting a supportive environment for students. However, there remains a pressing need to narrow the achievement gaps, particularly for disadvantaged students and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 765 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.9%
Girls: 48.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 86 | 76 | 162 |
| 8 | 95 | 82 | 177 |
| 9 | 73 | 84 | 157 |
| 10 | 78 | 65 | 143 |
| 11 | 65 | 61 | 126 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.5% |
| White, Other | 5.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| Unclassified | 2.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| African | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Needs attention |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Needs attention |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Needs attention |
| > Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Last Report Date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | School inspection |
| 06 Jun 2023 | School inspection |
Strengths
- Effective personal development program that prepares pupils for adult life.
- Nurturing pastoral care helps pupils manage their feelings and emotions.
- Culture that promotes diversity and mutual respect among pupils.
- Staff provides various extracurricular activities that engage pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance rates are below national averages, with persistent absence being a significant concern.
- Inconsistency in teaching strategies leading to gaps in pupils' understanding.
- Achievement levels, particularly in national examinations, are historically low.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 34.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 37.6% |
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:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 70 | 21 |
| Third Preference | 25 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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