The Eastbourne Academy vs The Turing School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Eastbourne Academy
Eastbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
776 students
The Turing School
Eastbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
771 students
| Measure | The Eastbourne Academy Eastbourne, South East | The Turing School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #602 of 679 | #599 of 679 |
| National rank | #3686 of 4,090 | #3671 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 776 | 771 |
| Pupils on roll | 776 | 771 |
| Free school meals | 50.5% | 40.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.2% | 81.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.7 | 34.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25% | 27.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.3% | 47.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.14 | 2.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Eastbourne | Eastbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.theeastbourneacademy.org | www.theturingschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (17.9 vs 18.2).
- •The Eastbourne Academy is the larger school with 776 students compared with 771.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Eastbourne Academy better than The Turing School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are The Eastbourne Academy and The Turing School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Eastbourne Academy: 776. The Turing School: 771. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Eastbourne Academy and The Turing School rank in South East?
The Eastbourne Academy is 602nd of 679 and The Turing School is 599th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).