The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 383
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- The Aylesbury Learning Partnership
- Head
- Mrs Jo Divers (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Turnfurlong Lane, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7PL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTurnfurlong Infant School
Primary · Very close
St Edward's Catholic Junior School
Primary · Very close
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
Primary · 338m away
The Grange School
Secondary · 462m away
Aylesbury High School
Secondary · 761m away
William Harding School
Primary · 861m away
Bedgrove Junior School
Primary · 888m away
Broughton Junior School
Primary · 909m away
Questions parents ask
What is Turnfurlong Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Turnfurlong Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Turnfurlong Junior School?
Turnfurlong Junior School currently has 383 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Turnfurlong Junior School take?
Turnfurlong Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Turnfurlong Junior School?
Turnfurlong Junior School is in Aylesbury, HP21 7PL, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Turnfurlong Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Turnfurlong Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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