Turnditch Church of England Primary School
Belper, DE56 2LH · Derbyshire · primary school
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37th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,232 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5/10 among them, against 7.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Turnditch Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5 out of 10 among them, against 7.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 68 pupils against a stated capacity of 83. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Turnditch Church of England Primary School
Overview
Turnditch Church of England Primary School is described as a ‘happy and welcoming school’ with a ‘strong sense of community’. The inspection confirms that the school has ‘taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection’, where it was judged good for overall effectiveness. Pupils behave well, demonstrate respect, and are proud of their achievements within a supportive culture.
Strengths
- The curriculum ambition has been raised, including a new phonics scheme, ensuring children in the early years ‘quickly learn to read well’.
- Pupils achieve well in reading and mathematics, with the mathematics curriculum carefully adapted for mixed-age classes to build understanding.
- Staff promptly identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who are ‘fully included in the learning’ and achieve well.
- Pupils develop leadership skills through roles such as ‘ecological council’ members and ‘anti-bullying ambassadors’, fostering resilience and teamwork.
- Staff benefit from comprehensive training and support regarding workload and well-being, contributing to high-quality pastoral care.
Areas to improve
- Staff must ensure work and guidance are ‘clearly focused on the important knowledge that the curriculum indicates pupils should learn’ to improve recall.
- Pupils require ‘regular and targeted opportunities to practise writing’ to improve the quality of their writing, which is currently not as high as it could be.
- The school must improve teaching on ‘fundamental British values and protected characteristics’ so pupils understand their importance and relevance to life beyond school.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 31% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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