How many pupils does The Turing School have?

The Turing School has 765 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Turing School's Ofsted rating?

The Turing School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 June 2023).

How does The Turing School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Turing School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 31.7 in 2025/26.

Is The Turing School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Turing School is part of SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is The Turing School?

The Turing School is located at Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ.

The Turing School

Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ

Requires Improvement

Inspected 6 June 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

31.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

765

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About The Turing School

The Turing School is an academy sponsor led in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 765 pupils on roll. It is part of SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 June 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 31.7 (2025/26). 40.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: East Sussex →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 765 / 945 (81%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 6 June 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

40.5%

Free school meals

7.7%

EAL

1.3%

SEN support

20.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

31.7

Attainment 8

138 pupils

18.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

35.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

83%

Sustained destination

70%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

15.0%

Overall absence

41.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

57.34

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +23.0 vs 2023/24

14.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -7.6 vs 2023/24

2.21

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

£45,559

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 16% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,960 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +5.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,107

Spend per pupil

£8,516

Income per pupil

63%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ
Phone: 01323465700
Head Teacher: Sarah Doyle
Website: https://www.theturingschool.org.uk

Academy Trust

SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Turing School?: The Turing School is an academy sponsor led in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does The Turing School have?: The Turing School has 765 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Turing School's Ofsted rating?: The Turing School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 June 2023).
How does The Turing School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Turing School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 31.7 in 2025/26.
Is The Turing School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Turing School is part of SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is The Turing School?: The Turing School is located at Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ.

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