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The Turnpike School

Foundation school · Newbury · RG14 2PS

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Local authority

West Berkshire

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation school (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Newbury, West Berkshire. Notable characteristics: special school, non-selective admissions.

Open schools in Newbury
42
Secondary schools in Newbury
5
Academies among open schools in Newbury
21% (9)
Open schools in RG14
22
Secondary in RG14
3
Open schools in West Berkshire LA
99
Secondary in West Berkshire LA
10

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in NewburyNear RG14

  • Trinity School

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Newbury · RG14 2DU · West Berkshire

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    0.7 miles away

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  • Park House School

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Newbury · RG14 6NQ · West Berkshire

    Ages 11–19

    Status: Open

    2.3 miles away

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  • Kennet School

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Thatcham · RG19 4LL · West Berkshire

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    2.5 miles away

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Overview

School type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Closed
URN
110108

Location

Address
Gaywood Drive
Postcode
RG14 2PS
Town
Newbury
County
Berkshire
Local authority
West Berkshire
District
West Berkshire
Constituency
Newbury
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published.

Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs J A Alder

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