The Harvey Grammar School vs Turner Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 758 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Harvey Grammar School
Folkestone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,005 students
Turner Free School
Folkestone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
997 students
| Measure | The Harvey Grammar School Folkestone, South East | Turner Free School Folkestone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #124 of 679 | #609 of 679 |
| National rank | #439 of 4,090 | #3720 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,005 | 997 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,005 | 997 |
| Free school meals | 14.9% | 46% |
| Capacity filled | 102.6% | 79.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.8 | 37.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 85.5% | 24.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 97.2% | 47.3% |
| EBacc average points | 5.69 | 3.25 |
| A level points per entry | 33.2 | 24.1 |
| town | Folkestone | Folkestone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.harveygs.kent.sch.uk/ | www.turnerfreeschool.org |
The verdict
- •The Harvey Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.9 vs 17.2).
- •The Harvey Grammar School is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 997.
- •The Harvey Grammar School is boys and Turner Free School is co-educational.
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 Harvey Grammar School better than Turner Free School?
On the Success Index (England), The Harvey Grammar School ranks higher (84.9 vs 17.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are The Harvey Grammar School and Turner Free School?
About 758 m in a straight line, between Folkestone and Folkestone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Harvey Grammar School: 1,005. Turner Free School: 997. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Harvey Grammar School and Turner Free School rank in South East?
The Harvey Grammar School is 124th of 679 and Turner Free School is 609th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).