Turvey Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 5 to 11

Ofsted: Good

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

14 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths71%

71%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

81 pupils on roll, with places for 120

Eligible for free school meals13.6%

13.6%, 12.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.2%

6.2%, 15.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support25.9%

25.9%, 11.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.5%

2.5%, 3.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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
Website: turveyprimary.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.