Turner Court School, Yate
Turner Court School is a special school for pupils aged 6 to 11 in Yate.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Turner Court School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Turner Court School are Culverhill School (1 mile, Outstanding); Elmtree Grove School Ltd (5 miles); Castlefell School (5.2 miles, Good); and Soundwell Academy (5.4 miles, Good).
Culverhill SchoolElmtree Grove School LtdCastlefell SchoolSoundwell Academy
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Yate Rail Station, about 510 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Park & Ride (C) (c), 220 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 71 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in South Gloucestershire (116).
Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Turner Court School is led by experienced professionals who specialise in supporting children with SEND. The school has been thoughtfully designed with pupils' individual needs at the centre - from a curriculum tailored to each child's interests and starting points, to premises featuring quiet spaces, therapy rooms and accessible outdoor areas. Parents can expect regular progress reports three times a year and a school committed to promoting good behaviour, emotional wellbeing and British values.
Key Strengths
- Experienced leadership team with proven track record in setting up and running SEND schools
- Curriculum designed specifically around individual pupil needs while maintaining ambitious, well-sequenced learning
- Comprehensive safeguarding arrangements with trained designated safeguarding lead and clear policies
- High standard premises renovation with thoughtful design for pupil safety, including suitable classrooms, outdoor sports facilities and therapy spaces
- Thorough behaviour and anti-bullying policies tailored to pupils' individual needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with trained leaders, a qualified designated safeguarding lead to be in post before pupils start, established recording systems, and staff trained in their safeguarding responsibilities.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports pitch, physical education curriculum, school council, play area
Turner Court School is a proposed independent school specialising in supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The inspection found the school is likely to meet all independent school standards if registered.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Turner Court School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 9 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in South Gloucestershire is 8 (the median across 127 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Yate
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Yate
Across South Gloucestershire council
Places available
3,139
Applications
3,164
Got 1st preference
89.4%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All secondary applications across South Gloucestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
Special educational needs provision
Turner Court School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education.
Questions parents ask about Turner Court School
Does Turner Court School have specialist SEN provision?
Turner Court School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Turner Court School?
Turner Court School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Turner Court School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 9 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in South Gloucestershire is 8 (the median across 127 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Turner Court School?
Turner Court School is at Turner Drive, Badminton Road Industrial Estate, Yate, Bristol, BS37 5YX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)