Turnfurlong Infant School, Aylesbury

In its own words: "Turnfurlong Infant School is situated approximately one mile from the centre of Aylesbury. We provide education for children between the ages of 2 and 7 and our aim is that all children should be instilled with a love of learning. Our rich and varied curriculum is enhanced by educational visits, 'hands-on' experiences and visiting workshops."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the children, staff and Governors, I would like to take the opportunity to welcome you to Turnfurlong Infant School. All children are special and the caring ethos at our school supports every child as they take the next step on their learning journey."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £5 per day.

For September 2026 entry, 93 families put Turnfurlong Infant School as their first choice and 296 named it as one of their preferences, for 90 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Turnfurlong Infant School are Turnfurlong Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding, 79% reading, 82% maths); St Edward's Catholic Junior School (0.2 miles, 94% reading, 88% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Infant School (0.2 miles); and William Harding School (0.5 miles, Good, 79% reading, 80% maths).

Turnfurlong Infant School is one of 3 schools run by The Aylesbury Learning Partnership, an academy trust.

10.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 33% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (45%), Asian (29%) and Mixed (11%).

In 2026, 39 pupils (12.7%) received SEN support and 8 (2.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Aylesbury Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Webster Road (opposite), 140 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Turnfurlong Infant School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 234 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44), as is usual near a town centre.

Turnfurlong Infant School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Turnfurlong Infant School are The Grange School (0.3 miles), Aylesbury High School (0.5 miles), Aylesbury Grammar School (0.5 miles) and The Mandeville School (1.2 miles).