Turnfurlong Junior School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 7 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Turnfurlong Lane, Aylesbury, HP21 7PLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Turnfurlong Junior School is a primary school in Aylesbury for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 268 schools in Buckinghamshire. It ranks 3rd of 33 primary schools in Aylesbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 June 2023, report published 21 September 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 June 2023

Pupils experience a wide range of opportunities at Turnfurlong Junior School. The high-quality curriculum is enhanced by the school's rich musical life. Experiences of sports and of the arts are similarly involving. Leaders ensure that pupils find something they love participating in, nurturing their hidden talents. The school's core values of kindness, happiness, honesty, respect and inclusion are seen in abundance. Pupils are highly respectful of each other and of adults. There is a clear warmth and trust among staff and pupils. Pupils feel happy and value the wealth of learning opportunities offered to them. Pupils engage exceptionally well in their learning. At break- and lunchtimes, they play well with each other, helping to create a calm environment. Year 6 pupils become peer mentors to support other pupils across the school. Adults place great value on listening to pupils' views. They take them into account when reviewing and developing their plans for what pupils will learn and how.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

95 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths68%

68%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths16%

16%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

415 pupils on roll, with places for 360

Eligible for free school meals15.4%

15.4%, 11.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language27.5%

27.5%, 5.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.8%

12.8%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.6%

3.6%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Turnfurlong Junior School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Turnfurlong Infant School0.1 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St Edward's Catholic Junior School0.2 milesOfsted: Good80% met the expected standard
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School0.2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
William Harding School0.5 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
Bedgrove Junior School0.6 milesOfsted: Good66% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Foundation school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Trust
The Aylesbury Learning Partnership
Age range
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Jo Divers
Address
Turnfurlong Lane, Aylesbury, HP21 7PL
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
URN
110351

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.