Turney Primary and Secondary Special School is a not applicable school in London, serving pupils aged 4 to 18. The school is a foundation special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Turney Primary and Secondary Special School currently has around 151 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 83.4% boys and 16.6% girls. Around 71.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.4%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 38.4%. white british pupils make up about 14.6%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Turney Road, London, SE21 8LX
Website: https://www.lansdowneturneyfederation.co.uk
Telephone: 02086707220
School Type: Foundation special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Lambeth
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Linda Adams
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100643

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 10/12/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 165
Number of Pupils: 151
Number of Boys: 126
Number of Girls: 25

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 23.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African38.40%58
White British14.60%22
Other Black9.90%15
Caribbean8.60%13
Other (any other ethnic group)6.60%10
Other White6.00%9
Other Asian4.00%6
White and Black Caribbean3.30%5
Other Mixed3.30%5
Unclassified2.60%4
Bangladeshi1.30%2
White and Asian1.30%2
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-1.8)
Writing: Average (-1.4)
Maths: Average (-2.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
67%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
13%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
106.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
105.3
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.00
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
48%
Local authority average
33%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
48%
Local authority average
32%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
48.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
4.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Triangle Nursery School
35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL
4out of 4 1,485 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre
35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL
3out of 4 1,518 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Holmewood Nursery School
66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW
4out of 4 1,684 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Dulwich Wood Nursery School
Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS
3out of 4 2,340 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maytree Nursery School
4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG
4out of 4 2,579 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rosendale Junior School
Turney Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LX
- not rated 95 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Rosendale Infant School
Turney Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LX
- not rated 95 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Rosendale Primary School
Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR
- not rated 113 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Rosendale Primary School
Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR
4out of 4 113 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Judith Kerr Primary School
62-68 Half Moon Lane , Herne Hill SE24 9JE
3out of 4 805 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls
155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP
- not rated 971 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls
155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP
- not rated 971 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
The Elmgreen School
Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ
3out of 4 1,133 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Elmgreen School
Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ
- not rated 1,133 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Dick Sheppard School
Tulse Hill , SW2 2QA
- not rated 1,186 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Bank University Sixth Form
56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS
- not rated 2,009 yd Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX
- not rated 2,597 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB
3out of 4 2,383 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Turney Primary and Secondary Special School
Turney Road , SE21 8LX
- not rated 0 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Chartswood Education Centre
St John's Hall , Guernsey Grove SE24 9DE
- not rated 292 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Alleyn's Oakfield
125-128 Thurlow Park Road , London SE21 8HP
- not rated 838 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Herne Hill School
127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY
- not rated 929 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Rosemead Preparatory School
70 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HZ
- not rated 960 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.