The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.5
9.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
20.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
67%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 260 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 141 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,703
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- TWYNHAM LEARNING
- Head
- Mr Matthew Woodville (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sopers Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFutures Autism Unlimited
Special school · Very close
The Priory Church of England Primary School
Primary · 370m away
Christchurch Learning Centre
Pupil referral unit · 447m away
Christchurch Junior School
Primary · 761m away
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
All-through · Grammar · 1.3km away
Stourfield Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Stourfield Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Twynham School a selective school?
No. Twynham School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Twynham School's Ofsted rating?
Twynham School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Twynham School?
Twynham School currently has 1,703 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Twynham School take?
Twynham School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Twynham School?
Twynham School is in Christchurch, BH23 1JF, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Twynham School have a sixth form?
Yes, Twynham School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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