Turnstone House School, Bungay
Turnstone House School is a special school for pupils aged 8 to 19 in Bungay. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2024.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Turnstone House School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Turnstone House School are Avocet House (2.8 miles, Good, selective); and Castle EAST School (3.1 miles, Outstanding).
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Turnstone House School has an education, health and care plan (8 of 8 in 2026).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Turnstone House School.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils join a community that places 'no limits' on their academic and personal growth. Staff fully understand each pupil's unique background and challenges. Staff build strong, trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, secure and ready to learn.
The school has high expectations for everyone. As a result, pupils thrive. They receive effective, individual attention to help them reach their ambitious goals. As a result, pupils feel and are successful. They achieve important qualifications and take well-supported steps into the world of work. They take this chance with both hands. Consequently, their futures are much more positive.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Since the previous inspection, the school has reviewed and improved the curriculum. It is now well sequenced in all subject areas. The school quickly and accurately identifies each pupil's skills and needs. Each pupil receives an effective, tailored plan that helps them improve academically, socially and emotionally. The school ensures pupils receive a broad and balanced education. For example, if a pupil does not study geography as a standalone subject, the school ensures pupils still learn foundational geographical concepts.
Teachers use their subject expertise to help pupils engage with and understand new concepts. Pupils learn in manageable steps, and teachers accurately check how well pupils are learning the curriculum. Teachers are highly skilled in helping pupils to quickly catch up with foundational skills such as arithmetic and reading. As a result, pupils progress exceptionally well compared to their experiences before joining the school.
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Keep up with Turnstone House School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 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
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
8 pupils
10 places
2 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Bungay
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bungay
Across Norfolk council
Places available
9,559
Applications
8,625
Got 1st preference
94.1%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All secondary applications across Norfolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Turnstone House School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
8
Total Pupils
7
Boys
1
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Turnstone House School
Questions parents ask about Turnstone House School
What is Turnstone House School's Ofsted rating?
Turnstone House School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024.
Does Turnstone House School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in November 2024, Turnstone House School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Turnstone House School?
Turnstone House School has around 8 pupils on roll.
Does Turnstone House School have specialist SEN provision?
Turnstone House School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Turnstone House School?
Turnstone House 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 Turnstone House School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Turnstone House School?
Turnstone House School is at Birtwick Park, Old Bungay Road, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 2HP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)