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Turnditch Church of England Primary School

Academy converter · Belper · DE56 2LH

Ages 4–11 · 68 pupils · Derbyshire

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

38%

Overall absence

4.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2020-01-21

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)38%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
102.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
106.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)4.9%
Unauthorised1.4%
Authorised absence
3.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
61

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill82%

68 pupils · 83 places

Pupils on roll
68
Boys / girls
38 / 30
School capacity
83
Capacity fill
68 / 83 (82%)
Free school meals
4.4%
FSM pupils
3
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Derby
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Derby Diocesan Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Ingrid Taylor

Location

Address
Ashbourne Road, Turnditch
Postcode
DE56 2LH
Town
Belper
County
Derbyshire
Local authority
Derbyshire
District
Amber Valley
Constituency
Mid Derbyshire
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Belper, Derbyshire, 68 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 4.4%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Derby.

Open schools in Belper
17
Primary schools in Belper
14
Academies among open schools in Belper
47% (8)
Open schools in DE56
19
Primary in DE56
15
Open schools in Derbyshire LA
454
Primary in Derbyshire LA
354

Nearby primary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in BelperNear DE56

  • Mugginton CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Ashbourne · DE6 4PL · Derbyshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS286%
    • Absence3.2%
    • FSM7.4%

    2.4 miles away

  • Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Ashbourne · DE6 3LD · Derbyshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM17.5%

    2.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Ingrid Taylor
Telephone
01773550304
Website
http://www.turnditchprimary.org.uk

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