Turnham Academy
London, SE4 2HH · Lewisham · primary school
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9th of 63 primary schools in Lewisham we can score, 64 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 962 of them, against 9.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 24.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.38 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Turnham Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 24.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join surfing and cricket teams, or participate in choir and dance. Trips include visits to Marchants Hill PGL and Joss Bay. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 168 pupils against a stated capacity of 576. 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 who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the surfing club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Turnham Academy
Overview
Turnham Academy is a primary school where pupils are described as “happy and well cared for.” The report highlights a “calm atmosphere” supported by staff who know pupils well and maintain high expectations. While the curriculum is generally ambitious and well-structured in most subjects, the inspection identifies specific areas requiring development to ensure consistent depth of learning across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, with staff using a “common approach” to deal with challenging behaviour and bullying.
- The curriculum in most subjects is logically sequenced, helping pupils build “secure knowledge” and achieve well.
- Staff are “well trained” to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, adapting learning effectively.
- Reading is prioritised from Nursery, with “well-structured phonics lessons” and targeted support for weaker readers.
- Pupils feel safe and valued, actively participating in decision-making through the “pupil parliament” and suggestion boxes.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is “not so well developed,” with content not taught in “sufficient depth,” limiting pupils’ learning.
- Leaders have not identified specific knowledge and skills as carefully in these weaker subjects as they have in others.
- “Too many pupils do not attend school on a regular enough basis,” causing them to miss valuable learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to recognise risks, log concerns promptly, and work with professionals to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| 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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