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Turner Free School

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Turner Free School

Tile Kiln Lane, Cheriton, Folkestone, CT19 4PB

Free schools
Pupils
1,020
Ages
11-18
FSM
43.1%
Attainment 8
37.5
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
6.6%
Basics 9-5
24.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
33.5%
EBacc APS
3.23
EBacc 9-5
3.0%
EBacc 9-4
9.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
24.07
A*-A Grades
4.8%
A*-B Grades
21.7%
AAB+ %
0.0%
Based on 64 students entered

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About Turner Free School

Turner Free School is a secondary school in Folkestone, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.5. The school has around 1,020 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Turner Free School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2022 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Turner Free School

What is Turner Free School's Ofsted rating?
Turner Free School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Turner Free School's latest exam results?
Turner Free School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Turner Free School located?
Turner Free School is a secondary school in Folkestone, Kent (CT19 4PB).
How many pupils attend Turner Free School?
Turner Free School has around 1,020 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Turner Free School with other schools?
View Turner Free School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Kent.