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Turner Free School
Tile Kiln Lane, Cheriton, Folkestone, CT19 4PB, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.6 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,020
Capacity
1,260
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 88% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in comparison to many others in the area. However, only 47% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in foundational subjects. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for secondary education, though parents may wish to consider the school's performance in key areas when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 37.6 | Bottom 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 47% | Bottom 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 25% | Bottom 9% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 34% | Bottom 20% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.6%
White Other4.5%
Asian Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Black African1.3%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.09046, 1.14870 · CT19 4PB
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Turner Free School rated by Ofsted?
Turner Free School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2022.
Is Turner Free School a good school?
Turner Free School scores 19.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Turner Free School in GCSEs?
Turner Free School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.6. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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