Turvey Primary School, Bedford

In its own words: "We are a happy and caring school where a love of learning is inspired in our children by a stimulating environment. Every child is valued and respected and encouraged to be an independent learner, and our children's achievements are celebrated."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care until 6:00pm.

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Turvey Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 70% in Bedford and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 56% in reading and 56% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Turvey Primary School as their first choice and 21 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Turvey Primary School are Newton Blossomville Church of England School (1.3 miles, Outstanding); Lavendon School (1.5 miles, 65% reading, 88% maths); Carlton CofE Primary School (2 miles, Outstanding, 92% reading, 67% maths); and Harrold Primary Academy (2.5 miles, Good, 88% reading, 94% maths).

Turvey Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Turvey Primary School is one of 3 schools run by North Bedfordshire Schools Trust (NBST), an academy trust.

10 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Turvey Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).

13.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Mixed (9%).

In 2026, 21 pupils (25.9%) received SEN support and 2 (2.5%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Turvey Primary School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Laws (adjacent), 250 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bedford (136).

In 2024/25, Turvey Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.