Ashbourne Road, Turnditch, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 2LH
10 simple reasons to choose Turnditch Church of England Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Turnditch, Belper.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Turnditch Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Belper and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 24 pupils per class and 20.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 29% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Christian social morality. Comprehensive programme of visitors, day trips and residential trips (cultural, field and adventure).
School has achieved above average scores for pupil progress over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2020.
Find another school near Turnditch Church of England Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Old Vicarage School, Derby (7 miles); Emmanuel School, Derby (7.9 miles); Derby High Primary School (10 miles).
State Primary Schools
Kirk Ireton Church of England Primary School (3.7 miles); St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Belper (3.8 miles); William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School (4.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Derby High School (10 miles); Derby Grammar School (10.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Ecclesbourne School (4.3 miles); Anthony Gell School (5.6 miles); Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (8.4 miles).