Turnfurlong Junior School, based in Aylesbury, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a foundation 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.
Turnfurlong Junior School currently has around 383 pupils on roll, which is about 106% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.2% boys and 47.8% girls. Around 16.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.1%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 48.6%. pakistani pupils make up about 16.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Turnfurlong Lane, Aylesbury, HP21 7PL |
| Website: | www.tjs.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01296489264 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jo Divers |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110351 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 383 |
| Number of Boys: | 200 |
| Number of Girls: | 183 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 48.60% | 186 |
| Pakistani | 16.20% | 62 |
| Indian | 8.60% | 33 |
| Other White | 5.70% | 22 |
| Other Asian | 5.20% | 20 |
| African | 3.10% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 4 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Green Nursery School Beech Green , Southcourt HP21 8JG | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnfurlong Junior School Turnfurlong Lane , HP21 7PL | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnfurlong Infant School Turnfurlong Lane , HP21 7PL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Junior School Hazell Avenue , Bedgrove HP21 7JF | 3out of 4 | 265 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Junior School Hazell Avenue , Bedgrove HP21 7JF | - not rated | 265 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Hazell Avenue , HP21 7JF | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange School Wendover Way , HP21 7NH | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | 4out of 4 | 831 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | - not rated | 831 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Aylesbury Grammar School Walton Road , HP21 7RP | - not rated | 916 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Aylesbury Grammar School Walton Road , HP21 7RP | 4out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckinghamshire College Group Oxford Road , HP21 8PD | - not rated | 2,349 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes School Room , Mandeville Road HP21 8AL | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Stocklake Park Community School Stocklake , HP20 1DP | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kynaston School Stoke Leys Close , Kynaston Avenue HP21 9ET | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Booker Park Community School Stoke Leys Close , HP21 9ET | 3out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayl01 Bridge Year 11 Walton Court Community Centre, Hannon Road , HP21 8TJ | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.