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The Turing School
Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.7 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
765
Capacity
945
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
Parents considering this secondary school should note that while it has a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 34.6, which places it in the top 95% nationally, it has received an Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 47%, with only 27% achieving grade 5 or above, indicating some challenges in meeting higher academic standards. Additionally, the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than 11% of schools, but there may be room for improvement in overall educational quality.
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Last inspected: 6 June 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 34.6 | Bottom 5% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.5%
White Other5.2%
Mixed Other2.5%
Asian Other2.1%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Indian0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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50.80762, 0.29052 · BN23 8EJ
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN148179
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.theturingschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Turing School rated by Ofsted?
The Turing School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2023.
Is The Turing School a good school?
The Turing School scores 10.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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 The Turing School in GCSEs?
The Turing School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.6. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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