The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 219
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 12.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- TWYNHAM LEARNING
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Hunter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Marsh Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2NH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Stable School
Independent · 921m away
Christchurch Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Burton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Christchurch Learning Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.5km away
Futures Autism Unlimited
Special school · 1.8km away
Twynham School
Secondary · 2.0km away
The Priory Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
The Grange School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Twynham Primary School a selective school?
No. Twynham Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Twynham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Twynham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Twynham Primary School?
Twynham Primary School currently has 219 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Twynham Primary School take?
Twynham Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Twynham Primary School?
Twynham Primary School is in Christchurch, BH23 2NH, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Twynham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Twynham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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