Turnham Academy
Turnham Road, Brockley, London, SE4 2HHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Turnham Academy is a primary school in Lewisham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 94 schools in Lewisham. It ranks 7th of 63 primary schools in Lewisham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 October 2022, report published 28 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 October 2022
Pupils are happy and well cared for at this school. The school sits in the heart of the local community. Staff know pupils and their families well and they do their best to involve everyone in school life. Pupils spoke of the happy memories they have of various school events. These include the school's annual summer fair and curating the 'school museum' for parents to view pupils' work. Pupils behave well in lessons and on the playground. Staff are quick to deal with any incidents of bullying or unkind behaviour. They have a common approach to dealing with any challenging behaviour. This helps to create a calm atmosphere in school. Staff encourage pupils to be aspirational. They set high standards for pupils to achieve and pupils rise to their expectations. Pupils want to do well. They are keen to receive awards for upholding the school's 'PUPAC' values, such as showing commitment or positivity. Pupils like that staff listen to their views. Pupils use the school 'post box' to suggest improvements, such as new after-school clubs. They were particularly pleased when American football was added. The elected 'pupil parliament', comprising a prime minister and cabinet, plays an active role in school decision-making.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is not as well developed as in other areas. Where this is the case, some aspects of the curriculum are not taught in sufficient depth. Leaders have not identified the specific knowledge and skills that staff need to teach to enable pupils to achieve ambitious curriculum outcomes across all subjects. This limits pupils' learning. Leaders should ensure that they continue to monitor and develop these areas of the curriculum.
- Too many pupils do not attend school on a regular enough basis. These pupils miss valuable learning. Leaders should continue to develop strategies to reduce pupils' persistent absence.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
168 pupils on roll, with places for 576
Schools near Turnham Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivydale Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Beecroft Garden Primary | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 69% met the expected standard |
| John Stainer Community Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 61% met the expected standard |
| Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 90% met the expected standard |
| Gordonbrock Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 85% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- STEP ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Frank Harrowell
- Phone
- 02076390440
- Address
- Turnham Road, Brockley, London, SE4 2HH
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- URN
- 146100
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.