Turvey Primary School
Bedford, MK43 8DY · Bedford · primary school
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13th of 50 primary schools in Bedford we can score, 55 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 4,254 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Turvey Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Yoga, Musical Theatre, and Construction Capers clubs, or play Football, Bike Ability, and Swimming. The school offers a Choir, trips to Irchester Country Park and Woburn, and provides both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 81 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in the similar-intake comparison group?
What Ofsted said about Turvey Primary School
Overview
Turvey Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy community" with a "nurturing ethos" that helps pupils feel safe. Leaders have implemented an "ambitious and well designed" curriculum that builds on prior knowledge, resulting in pupils who are "curious and articulate" and achieve well, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "family atmosphere" and "caring and listening" culture, fostering positive attitudes to learning and orderly behaviour.
- Teachers are knowledgeable and effectively model learning, ensuring pupils have opportunities to "practise and apply what they know" to deepen understanding.
- Reading is prioritised through effective phonics training and regular assessment, helping pupils, including those with SEND, to "quickly become fluent readers".
- Leaders support pupil well-being by adapting the curriculum to build resilience and addressing anxiety, with staff praised for their "collaborative culture".
- Governors have a "clear vision" and actively check leaders’ work, asking "probing questions" to drive improvement.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the early years curriculum is implemented consistently, providing staff with guidance to develop "high-quality interactions" that support communication and learning during play.
- Leaders should record and organise safeguarding information in "sufficient detail" to address minor gaps that could hinder effective responses to concerns.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with vigilant staff who understand local risks and know how to identify and report concerns, though minor gaps in recording exist.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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