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The Turing School

Eastbourne, BN23 8EJSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Apr 2026
Progress 8
-0.99
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.4×
Not oversubscribed
78 1st-choice / 176 places
Ranking
#3,012
of 3,141 nationally

About The Turing School

The Turing School in Eastbourne received 173 applications for 176 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, meaning it was not oversubscribed and had an oversubscription ratio of 0.98. Of those applications, 78 were first-preference offers, suggesting that while the school is a choice for local families, it is not the most sought-after in the area. ParentView data, which typically captures how satisfied parents are with a school, is not available in the most recent records, so it is difficult to gauge direct parent sentiment from that metric. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2023, rated it as Requires Improvement overall, though inspectors did note Good ratings for behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This mixed picture may give some parents pause, but the school’s capacity of 945 with only 765 pupils on roll indicates there is room to grow and that it is not struggling with overcrowding.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLarkspur Drive, Eastbourne, Eastbourne, BN23 8EJ
HeadteacherSarah Doyle
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Number of Pupils765
Free School Meals (FSM)38.8%
School Capacity765 / 945 (81% full)

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The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteSixth Form CentreArt StudiosGymnasiumAstro TurfTheatreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

RoundersNetballBadmintonCross CountrySwimmingBasketballGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

DebateYoung EnterpriseArt ClubChessOrchestra

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Turing School

The Turing School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.