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The Turnpike School

Foundation school · Newbury · RG14 2PS

Ages 11–16 · West Berkshire

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census.

Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mrs J A Alder

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

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

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Newbury · RG14 2DU · West Berkshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att845.9
    • P80.1
    • EM5+34%
    • Absence10.1%

    0.7 miles away

  • St Bartholomew's School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Newbury · RG14 6JP · West Berkshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att855.3
    • P80.4
    • EM5+62%
    • Absence7.6%

    1.4 miles away

  • Park House School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Newbury · RG14 6NQ · West Berkshire

    Ages 11–19

    • Att853.3
    • P80.6
    • EM5+64%
    • Absence8.8%

    2.3 miles away

  • Kennet School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Thatcham · RG19 4LL · West Berkshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att847.5
    • P80.1
    • EM5+47%
    • Absence9.4%

    2.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs J A Alder

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