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Turney Primary and Secondary Special School
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- Lambeth SE21 8LX
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: All groups of pupils make excellent progress in all subjects from very low starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is excellent. They feel safe, secure, and ready to learn.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Effective use of individualised academic and personal programmes helps improve pupils鈥� behaviour.
Teacher Engagement: Staff benefit from high-quality training and guidance, including coaching and mentoring.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Leaders focus on ensuring teaching quality, resulting in high pupil achievement.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Highly effective teamwork adapts activities to meet pupils鈥� individual needs exceptionally well.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Regular parent evenings and workshops enhance partnerships.
Communication with Parents: The school bolstered communication with parents through parent evenings and workshops.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are complimentary about the school鈥檚 approach to promoting communication and language skills.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors monitor carefully and routinely question leaders on improvement progress.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Continuous review and reflection maximize impact on teaching quality.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Effective safeguarding policies with up-to-date staff training.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils' conduct is exceptional given their complex social and emotional needs.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Skilled staff reduce pupils鈥� anxieties and provide a calm learning environment.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Wide range of sporting opportunities and specialist activities like yoga.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Tailored activities meet individual needs with precision, ensuring strong academic progress.
Outdoor Facilities: Children willingly explore activities in the classroom, outdoor learning area, and local park.
Career Counselling Services: Year 11 pupils receive careers advice and guidance through work experience.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Year 11 pupils are well-prepared for the next stage of education.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum includes a wide range of subjects taught effectively, preparing pupils well for modern Britain.
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Turney Primary and Secondary Special School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 148 students from age 4-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Greetings from Turney School. It gives me great pleasure to announce that Turney School is a member of Lansdowne Turney Federation. In Lambeth, there are two SEND schools that make up the Federation. For children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, language delay or disorder, and related learning issues, we regard both schools as communities. The Turney School is dedicated to serving children and teenagers with autism spectrum disorder and related learning challenges, ages 5 to 19. Across the Federation, it is crucial to focus on a child's and adolescent's overall development. Our mission is to offer a safe, loving, and encouraging atmosphere where students can be expected to work hard and reach higher standards. This is evident in everything we do and on our entire website. Both schools apply an holistic approach to learning, and work closely with the speech therapists, the occupational therapist and the educational psychologist, the school doctor and nurse, as well as outside agencies to enable all children and young people with special educational needs to access the curriculum. The National Curriculum, the personal, social, health, and citizenship curricula, as well as a life skills programme, are all fully accessible to every young person enrolled at Turney. Young people in Turney's Post-16 programme pursue a life skills, independent living, and supported employment pathway, enabling them to graduate from Turney as contented, independent youth prepared to enrol in further education. Through the sharing of staff knowledge and training, the two schools in the Federation collaborate closely to guarantee the best outcomes for the children and young people. Children and young people collaborate between the two schools in keeping with our shared ideal. PSHCE and work experience programmes are shared, and students in KS3 and KS5 have the option to switch assignments within the Federation.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-18 | 5-17 | 2-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.9 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | 拢18,334 to 拢23,334 | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 61.94% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.19% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 67.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 12.66% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 63.98% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.75% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -7.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.8 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 62.19% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.09% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -6.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.6 | Well Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.22% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.83% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 31.04% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.22% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.39% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.73 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 93.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 91.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 22.75% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 44.06% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.5% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 16.25% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.44% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.56% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.24% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 39.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 16.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 23.24% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.15 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 93.31% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 121 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 92.38% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 25.38% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 42.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 17.38% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.56% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.31% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.35% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.9% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 35% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.65% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.85% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.87 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 85.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 114 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 83.86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 19.79% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 38.71% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.07% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 17.14% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.64% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.14% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 24.2% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.65% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 35.45% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.35% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.4% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.69 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 84.79% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 75.93% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 19.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.79% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.21% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 88% | 13.36% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.43% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.29% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 21.26% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 31.32% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 23.68% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.16% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.58% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 88.75% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 114 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 7.08% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.25% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 64% | 5.33% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.58% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.17% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Turney Primary and Secondary Special School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1