Turvey Primary School
Foundation primary school in Bedford (Bedford).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
a friendly, caring place where children and adults feel they make a contribution and are valued as individuals. a safe place with good behaviour and values, where children learn respect for themselves and others. a place where children develop a love of learning inspired by quality teaching that builds upon strengths and talents.
Welcome to Turvey Primary We have a vacancy for a Year 5/6 teacher from April 2026. Details are on the information page. 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 childrens achievements are celebrated.
We have high expectations of positive behaviour and attitudes, and Ofsted report that the children at Turvey Primary School feel safe and secure here. Latest News Follow Us on Facebook Newsletters Who's that behind the mask?! Check out Lions' wonderful artwork as they went back in time to the Egyptian era.
Well done to our most recent Reading Raffle winner - please do not name individual children. Apologies for the delay.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Music
Key facts
- URN
- 109489
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 1 former)
iMaintained school governing body (trust-linked).Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Heather Cunliffe | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Lever | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Lorraine Gibson | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Rob Allen | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Lindsay Gould | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Amy Mustard | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Chris Cobb | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Clare Harris | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Sandra Fawcett Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record