The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 81% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 34.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
34.6
9.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
27%
14.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
70%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 84 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 29 days per year on average — over a month of school.
41% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
10% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 70 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 765
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 38.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Miss Sarah Doyle
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShinewater Primary School
Primary · Very close
Hazel Court School
Special school · 474m away
Stone Cross School
Primary · 895m away
Heron Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
West Rise Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Eastbourne Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Oakwood Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
The Lindfield School
Special school · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Turing School a selective school?
No. The Turing School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Turing School's Ofsted rating?
The Turing School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Turing School?
The Turing School currently has 765 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Turing School take?
The Turing School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Turing School?
The Turing School is in Eastbourne, BN23 8EJ, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Turing School have a sixth form?
No, The Turing School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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