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The Turing School

Academy sponsor led · Eastbourne · BN23 8EJ

Ages 11–16 · 771 pupils · East Sussex

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

30.0

Overall absence

14.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-02-10

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.99
−20+2
Attainment 830.0
English & maths grade 5+17%
English & maths grade 4+32%
EBacc entry10%

EBacc APS: 2.4

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence14.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)42.7%
Unauthorised8.2%
Authorised absence
6.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
10.0%
Enrolments in measure
792

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill82%

771 pupils · 945 places

Pupils on roll
771
Boys / girls
389 / 382
School capacity
945
Capacity fill
771 / 945 (82%)
Free school meals
40.5%
FSM pupils
312
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Swale Academies Trust
Headteacher
Miss Sarah Doyle

Location

Address
Larkspur Drive
Postcode
BN23 8EJ
Town
Eastbourne
County
East Sussex
Local authority
East Sussex
District
Eastbourne
Constituency
Eastbourne
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Eastbourne, East Sussex, 771 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 40.5%.

Open schools in Eastbourne
35
Secondary schools in Eastbourne
5
Academies among open schools in Eastbourne
63% (22)
Open schools in BN23
8
Secondary in BN23
2
Open schools in East Sussex LA
220
Secondary in East Sussex LA
23

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in EastbourneNear BN23

  • The Eastbourne Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Eastbourne · BN22 9RQ · East Sussex

    Ages 11–16

    • Att829.1
    • P8-0.9
    • EM5+17%
    • Absence13.9%

    1.0 miles away

  • St Catherine's College

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Eastbourne · BN23 7BL · East Sussex

    Ages 11–16

    • Att848.1
    • P80.1
    • EM5+51%
    • Absence8.8%

    1.3 miles away

  • Ratton School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Eastbourne · BN21 2XR · East Sussex

    Ages 11–16

    • Att841.4
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+36%
    • Absence8.6%

    1.8 miles away

  • Willingdon Community School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Secondary

    Eastbourne · BN20 9QX · East Sussex

    Ages 11–16

    • Att847.9
    • P80.1
    • EM5+47%
    • Absence7.5%

    2.2 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Miss Sarah Doyle
Telephone
01323465700
Website
https://www.theturingschool.org.uk

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