Open Other Primary Mixed

Turnham Academy

Turnham Road, London, SE4 2HH
Part of: STEP ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Turnham Academy
London, SE4 2HH
171 Pupils
576 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
50.30% FSM %
83 Boys
88 Girls
About Turnham Academy

Turnham Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Lewisham, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 171 pupils on roll. School capacity: 576. Current headteacher: Frank Harrowell.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Lewisham or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Lewisham
Region London
Administrative District Lewisham
Parliamentary Constituency Lewisham North
Ward Telegraph Hill
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor STEP ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-08-2018
UKPRN 10068334
URN 146100
Data Last Updated 20-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Daniel Gallacher Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Christopher Barber Local Governor 29/03/2023 28/03/2027 Elected by school staff
Frank Harrowell Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Rebecca Hoyle Local Governor 27/03/2024 26/03/2027 Elected by parents
Harriet Joseph Local Governor 20/03/2023 19/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Xia Qu Local Governor 17/07/2024 16/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Peter Shand Local Governor 27/03/2024 26/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Janaya Ward Local Governor 30/03/2022 29/03/2026 Elected by parents
Rachel Woolf Local Governor 10/12/2025 09/12/2030 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Turnham Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in London, Lewisham.
Turnham Academy has 171 pupils, with a capacity of 576.
Turnham Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Turnham Academy is Mr Frank Harrowell.
Turnham Academy is at Turnham Road, Brockley, London, SE4 2HH, in the Lewisham local authority, London.
Sixth form at Turnham Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Turnham Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Frank Harrowell
Turnham Road, Brockley, London, SE4 2HH
02076390440
turnhamacademy.org/
Location
SE4 2HH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146100
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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