The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 171
- Capacity
- 30%
- FSM
- 50.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Trust
- STEP ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Frank Harrowell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Turnham Road, Brockley, London, SE4 2HH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChelwood Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Ivydale Primary School
Primary · Very close
Beecroft Garden Primary
Primary · 468m away
Lift Newlands
Academy · 519m away
Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich
Secondary · 900m away
Gordonbrock Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Stillness Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Stillness Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Turnham Academy's Ofsted rating?
Turnham Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Turnham Academy?
Turnham Academy currently has 171 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Turnham Academy take?
Turnham Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Turnham Academy?
Turnham Academy is in London, SE4 2HH, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Turnham Academy have a sixth form?
No, Turnham Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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