The Turing School
Eastbourne, BN23 8EJ · East Sussex · secondary school
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24th of 24 secondary schools in East Sussex we can score, 26 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.3/10 against 501 of them, against 0.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 18.8 · 3 | 30% | 0.09 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.99 · 3 | 25% | 0.07 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 31.7 · 2 | 10% | 0.02 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Turing School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 27.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 34.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.99 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Film, Boxing, and 3D Printing Clubs, or participate in Athletics, Football, and Cricket. Arts options include Band Rehearsal, Creative Writing, and Pottery. Trips have included Paris, Italy, Iceland, and Amsterdam.
Getting in
The published school roll is 771 pupils against a stated capacity of 945. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students starting from lower baselines?
What Ofsted said about The Turing School
Overview
The Turing School provides a calm, orderly environment where pupils feel safe and are well supported in their personal development. However, the report identifies that achievement, attendance, and the consistency of teaching require attention, with leaders currently implementing early-stage actions to address these weaknesses.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an "effective and coherent personal development programme" that prepares pupils well for adult life.
- The school fosters a "welcoming culture which is built on mutual respect and trust," with staff consistently applying behaviour policies.
- Pupils benefit from "nurturing pastoral care" and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, including overseas trips and leadership roles.
- Staff feel "well supported" and appreciate leaders’ consideration of their wellbeing and workload.
- Governors and trust leaders work in partnership to set strategic direction and monitor improvement priorities effectively.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure their attendance strategy is rigorously monitored to reduce persistent absence, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Teachers need to skilfully use assessment information to adapt teaching, ensuring pupils with barriers to learning achieve highly.
- Improvement actions must be delivered effectively to bring about rapid improvements in achievement, specifically in writing, mathematics, and science.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 30.0 |
| 2024/25 | 34.6 |
| 2025/26 | 31.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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