Turner Free School
URN: 145923 • Folkestone CT19 4PB
Overview
- Name
- Turner Free School
- URN
- 145923
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- TURNER SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jamie MacLean (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01303842400
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Tile Kiln Lane, Folkestone CT19 4PB
Summary
Turner Free School, located in Folkestone, Kent, is a mixed secondary school with a current enrollment of 1,020 pupils and a capacity of 1,260. As part of the Turner Schools Multi Academy Trust, the school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, aiming to empower students and strengthen community ties. The school’s ethos is built around three core values: innovate, collaborate, and celebrate, encouraging students to think critically and creatively.
The curriculum at Turner Free School is rooted in STEAM subjects—science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics—while also offering a range of languages, music, and drama. Students participate in the Turner 25 initiative, which includes five activities or trips each year to broaden their experiences. The school is committed to nurturing confident, lifelong learners who are respectful and responsible citizens.
Additionally, Turner Free School is planning to introduce a Specialist Resourced Provision (SRP) for pupils with cognition and learning needs, set to open in September 2026. This provision aims to support students requiring additional assistance beyond what is typically available in mainstream education.
The curriculum at Turner Free School is rooted in STEAM subjects—science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics—while also offering a range of languages, music, and drama. Students participate in the Turner 25 initiative, which includes five activities or trips each year to broaden their experiences. The school is committed to nurturing confident, lifelong learners who are respectful and responsible citizens.
Additionally, Turner Free School is planning to introduce a Specialist Resourced Provision (SRP) for pupils with cognition and learning needs, set to open in September 2026. This provision aims to support students requiring additional assistance beyond what is typically available in mainstream education.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Harvey Grammar School (74.5)
- The Folkestone School for Girls (64.8)
- Folkestone Academy (50.2)
- The Channel School (45.2)
- The Folkestone School for Girls (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- TURNER SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 1260
- Pupils
- 1020
- Boys
- 512
- Girls
- 508
- FSM %
- 43.10
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1020 | 512 | 508 | 1260 | 43.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 951 | 478 | 473 | 1260 | 40.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 654 | 338 | 316 | 1260 | 30.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 654 | 338 | 316 | 1260 | 30.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 478 | 246 | 232 | 1260 | 29.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 299 | 139 | 160 | 1260 | 26.40 |
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