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Turner Free School

Tile Kiln Lane, Cheriton, Folkestone, CT19 4PB

Free schools · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Dec 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

37.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

37.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2337.446.4
2023/2435.446.4
2024/2537.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.590.00
2023/24-0.550.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Birchwood
0.08 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good
The Harvey Grammar School
0.76 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Folkestone Academy
1.34 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
1.49 km away · Other independent school
School of English Studies
1.51 km away · Miscellaneous

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Tile Kiln Lane, Folkestone, CT19 4PB | More schools in Kent

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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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