Haileybury Turnford (formerly Turnford School) is a

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and

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located in Turnford,

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, England. Previously a community school administered by

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, in September 2015 Turnford School converted to academy status and was renamed Haileybury Turnford. The school is now sponsored by

Haileybury and Imperial Service College Haileybury is a public school (English independent day and boarding school) near Hertford in England. It is a member of the Rugby Group and, though originally a major boys' public school in the Victorian era, it is now co-educational, enro ...

, an

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. However, Haileybury Turnford continues to coordinate with Hertfordshire County Council for admissions.

Conversion

In July 2015, the school closed its gates for the last time as 'Turnford School'. It shall re-open under the new name 'Haileybury Turnford Academy' in September 2015. Haileybury College, a private school in Hertford, is making significant changes to the school. For example, a new uniform is being introduced and the school colours are being changed from green to magenta. Additionally, pupils will finish at 4 pm instead of 3 pm to allow time for 'PREP', the new after school system.

Notable former pupils

* Laura Trott, Cyclist and GB's most successful female Olympian

References

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