Turner Free School

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Folkestone, CT194PB Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
42.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: -0.55
English & Maths grade 4+ %
45.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 43.9%
Continue in education or training
Not published
Raw: No data published
Sustained employment
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 December 2022
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Tile Kiln Lane
Cheriton
Folkestone, CT194PB
Phone
1303842400
Website
turnerfreeschool.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145923
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Tile Kiln Lane, Cheriton, Folkestone, CT19 4PB
Website
www.turnerfreeschool.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
TURNER SCHOOLS
Capacity
1,260 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
951
Free School Meals
41.8% (398 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.2% (40 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
60 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
119
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
951 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Engineer Your Future"

innovate collaborate celebrate

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Turner Free School. Principal Mr Jamie Maclean invites students to engineer their future with a STEAM-focused curriculum, strong pastoral support, and opportunities to broaden horizons through five activities or trips each year.

Facilities

Five classrooms sensory room(s)

Curriculum Highlights

STEAM curriculum rooted in science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics Languages, music and drama Yearly Turner 25 experiences (5 activities or trips per year)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

The Turner Schools Trust provides breakfast club and a free breakfast to any pupil who would like or need it.

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