Turnditch Church of England Primary School

About Turnditch Church of England Primary School

Turnditch Church of England Primary School’s headline Key Stage 2 results sit well below the Derbyshire local authority average, which is a significant point to consider. The school reports that 31% of its pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the LA average of 59%. This places Turnditch in the bottom half of primary schools within the authority, ranking 237th out of 353. However, the picture is more nuanced when you look at individual subjects. In reading, 92% of pupils reached the expected standard, with an average scaled score of 109, and 46% achieved the higher standard. Maths tells a similar story: 92% met expectations, with an average score of 108, and 38% reached the higher threshold. The gap appears in writing, where only 31% met the expected standard and none reached the higher mark, dragging down the combined figure.

The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in December 2024, confirmed that standards are being maintained at Good, the same rating it received in its previous graded inspection in January 2020. Inspectors rated all areas — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — as Good. This is a step down from the Outstanding rating the school held in 2012, but the current judgement reflects a solid, consistent standard. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 91% of respondents would recommend the school, and strong majorities agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy (96%), feels safe (96%), and does well (91%). The school is small, with just 65 pupils on roll against a capacity of 83, and only 6.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is below the national average.

Turnditch is a Church of England primary school in Amber Valley, led by headteacher Ingrid Taylor. It was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 12 applications for 7 places, and all 7 first-preference applicants were offered a spot. The school offers a range of facilities including an ICT suite, a sensory room, outdoor playground, playing fields, art studios and a chapel. Sports on offer include athletics, swimming, cricket, tennis and dance, and clubs range from book club and art club to coding and chess. The school provides support for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. Given its small size and strong parent satisfaction, this school may suit families who value a close-knit, village-school feel and are comfortable with the mixed academic picture, particularly the lower combined writing outcomes.

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