Turnfurlong Infant School

About Turnfurlong Infant School

Parents looking at Turnfurlong Infant School will find strong signals that it is a popular choice locally. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 340 applications for just 90 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.78. Of those applications, 99 were first-preference requests, and 82 of those families were offered a place. That level of demand suggests the school has a solid reputation among local families, even though the data does not include a specific parent recommendation percentage. The school is a mixed, state primary for children aged 2 to 7, led by headteacher Rebecca Ochiltree, and it operates within the Buckinghamshire local authority. It also offers nursery provision, which will appeal to families looking for a single setting from the early years through to the end of Key Stage 1.

Academically, Turnfurlong Infant School holds a Good rating from its most recent graded inspection in 2014, and an ungraded inspection in September 2023 confirmed that the school remains Good. The previous graded inspection, back in 2008, rated the school Outstanding overall, with Outstanding marks for early years provision, leadership and management, and overall effectiveness. The current Ofsted breakdown shows Good ratings for both leadership and management and overall effectiveness. Because this is an infant school, there are no Key Stage 2 SATs results to compare against the local authority average of 64, but the school’s sustained Good rating across two inspections is a reassuring indicator of consistent quality. The school has 317 pupils on roll, which is above its official capacity of 270, reflecting the high demand for places. Around 11.8 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly below the national average.

The school offers a range of facilities including a library, playing fields, sports hall, gymnasium, dining hall, and even a chapel. Sports on offer include dance, rounders, gymnastics, football, and tennis, while clubs extend to coding, film club, and choir. For families with children who have additional needs, the school provides support for social, emotional and mental health, speech, language and communication, visual impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Turnfurlong Junior School, which is on the same site, making this a natural feeder option for families planning ahead. Given the high oversubscription ratio, parents should be prepared to apply early and consider their catchment area carefully. This school will suit families who value a strong local reputation, a broad range of activities for young children, and a clear pathway to a linked junior school.

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