Twynham School
URN: 113873 • Christchurch BH23 1JF
Overview
- Name
- Twynham School
- URN
- 113873
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Terry Fish (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Sopers Lane, Christchurch BH23 1JF
Summary
Twynham School, located in Christchurch, Dorset, is a mixed community secondary school with a capacity of 1,464 students. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where every child is believed to have unlimited potential. Central to its ethos are high-quality teaching and strong relationships between students and staff, which are seen as vital to student success.
The curriculum at Twynham School is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience, encouraging both academic achievement and personal development. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities and support systems to enhance learning and engagement. Recent results indicate strong performance, with 83% of Year 11 students achieving 4+ in English and Maths, and a notable percentage securing top grades at A-Level.
Twynham School actively engages with the local community and provides opportunities for parents to participate in school events, such as open evenings and newsletters that keep families informed. The school’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its continuous efforts to support students’ academic and personal growth.
The curriculum at Twynham School is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience, encouraging both academic achievement and personal development. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities and support systems to enhance learning and engagement. Recent results indicate strong performance, with 83% of Year 11 students achieving 4+ in English and Maths, and a notable percentage securing top grades at A-Level.
Twynham School actively engages with the local community and provides opportunities for parents to participate in school events, such as open evenings and newsletters that keep families informed. The school’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its continuous efforts to support students’ academic and personal growth.
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Nearby alternatives
- Highcliffe School (66.9)
- Twynham School (59.2)
- Highcliffe School (45.2)
- The Grange School (45.2)
- The Grange School (40.9)
Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1464
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2011-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1464 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1464 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1464 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1464 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1464 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1464 |
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