Turner Free School
Free schools · Sixth form
Folkestone, CT19 4PB
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 8% in England
4 of 6 in Folkestone and Hythe
Pupils
997
First preferences per place
1.04
2026/27
Absence
7.9%
2024/25
A level average
D+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 37.4 | 35.4 | 37.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 21% | 17% | 25% | |
| Average English grade | 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 24% | 20% | 25% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.59 | -0.55 | — |
47% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Harvey Grammar School · 0.6 mi · No rating · Top 6% in England
- Folkestone Academy · 0.8 mi · Report card · Bottom 2% in England
- The Folkestone School for Girls · 1.0 mi · Good · Top 8% in England
- Brockhill Park Performing Arts College · 3.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 7% in England
- Astor Secondary School · 6.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 1% in England
- Dover Grammar School for Boys · 6.7 mi · Not judged · Top 6% in England
Best secondary schools in Folkestone · Best secondary schools in Kent
The neighbourhood
Turner Free School is in Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate (typical home £340,000, crime average).
What is Turner Free School's Ofsted rating?
Turner Free School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Turner Free School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Turner Free School is in the bottom 8% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.