Open Free School Secondary Mixed

Turner Free School

Tile Kiln Lane, Folkestone, CT19 4PB
Part of: TURNER SCHOOLS (Multi-academy trust)
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Turner Free School
Folkestone, CT19 4PB
1,020 Pupils
1,260 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
43.10% FSM %
512 Boys
508 Girls
About Turner Free School

Turner Free School is an Free Schools for pupils aged 11–18 based in Kent, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 1,020 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,260. Current headteacher: Jamie MacLean.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Kent or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Folkestone and Hythe
Parliamentary Constituency Folkestone and Hythe
Ward Cheriton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor TURNER SCHOOLS
Opened 01-09-2018
UKPRN 10068105
URN 145923
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Ray Coulstock Chair of Local Governing Body 28/02/2024 24/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Lythgoe Chair of Local Governing Body 14/03/2026 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Harriet Smith Allen Chair of Local Governing Body 06/10/2025 13/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Katie Swire Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 15/01/2024 — N/A
Ms Harriet Allen Local Governor 04/02/2025 13/03/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Ray Coulstock Local Governor 28/02/2024 24/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Anthony Dinn Local Governor 21/04/2023 20/04/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Louise Lythgoe Local Governor 02/09/2020 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jamie Maclean Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Louise May Local Governor 16/12/2025 15/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Tanya Montague Local Governor 15/07/2025 14/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Caroline Purvey Local Governor 12/12/2023 09/07/2025 Appointed by trustees
Schools Nearby
Birchwood
0.08 km • Folkestone
Other
Morehall Primary School and Nursery
0.28 km • Folkestone
Other
All Soul's Church of England Primary School
0.56 km • Folkestone
Other
Harcourt Primary School
0.66 km • Folkestone
Other
The Harvey Grammar School
0.76 km • Folkestone
Other
Sandgate Primary School
1.2 km • Folkestone
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Turner Free School is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Folkestone, Kent.
Turner Free School has 1,020 pupils, with a capacity of 1,260.
Turner Free School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Turner Free School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Turner Free School is Mr Jamie MacLean.
Turner Free School is at Tile Kiln Lane, Cheriton, Folkestone, CT19 4PB, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Turner Free School: Has a sixth form.
Turner Free School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Jamie MacLean
Tile Kiln Lane, Cheriton, Folkestone, CT19 4PB
01303842400
www.turnerfreeschool.org
Location
CT19 4PB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145923
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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