Turvey Primary School
May Road, Turvey, Bedford, MK43 8DYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Turvey Primary School is a primary school in Bedford for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Bedford. It ranks 14th of 52 primary schools in Bedford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 July 2013, report published 5 September 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 November 2022
Turvey Primary School is a happy community. Pupils praise the nurturing ethos. Parents and carers typically comment on the 'family atmosphere' and 'caring and listening' culture. This helps pupils feel safe. Pupils benefit from leaders' high expectations of what they will learn. As a result, pupils develop positive attitudes to their learning. They become curious and articulate. Pupils participate well in lessons and are keen to share their experiences and ideas. For example, they carry out debates and listen to what each other has to say. Behaviour is orderly. From the moment they start school in Reception, children learn to manage their behaviour successfully. When pupils are upset, adults help them think about why, and what they can do to help resolve the situation. This helps pupils to be calm. There is little bullying. Any issues get resolved quickly. Pupils learn about respect. They build their understanding of what it means to be different from others. Pupils say how important it is that everyone is treated fairly. Pupils enjoy a range of wider opportunities. For instance, they go to clubs such as those for gymnastics, dance and choir, and learn yoga. These help them deepen their knowledge of what they learn in class.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not ensured that the well-considered early years curriculum is implemented consistently well. As a result, children are not achieving quite as well as they might in the early years curriculum. Leaders should ensure that staff receive the guidance and training they need to develop high-quality interactions with children to help children to develop their communication and deepen their understanding.
- Leaders have implemented a culture of safeguarding that supports effective arrangements to identify, help and support pupils at risk of harm. However, there are minor gaps in the recording of safeguarding information. This has the potential to hinder the effectiveness of actions in response to safeguarding concerns. Leaders should make sure that they record and organise, in sufficient detail, all safeguarding information so they can be assured that they are making the best possible decisions to keep pupils safe.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
14 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
81 pupils on roll, with places for 120
Schools near Turvey Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Blossomville Church of England School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Lavendon School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Carlton CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Harrold Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Olney Middle School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- North Bedfordshire Schools Trust (NBST)
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sharon Coles
- Phone
- 01234881259
- Address
- May Road, Turvey, Bedford, MK43 8DY
- Local authority
- Bedford
- URN
- 109489
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.