Twynham School
URN: 136649 • Christchurch BH23 1JF
Overview
- Name
- Twynham School
- URN
- 136649
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- TWYNHAM LEARNING
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Woodville (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202486237
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sopers Lane, Christchurch BH23 1JF
Summary
Twynham School is a mixed secondary academy located in Christchurch, Dorset, with a current enrolment of 1,703 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,650. The school prides itself on fostering an environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos of Twynham School centres on high-quality teaching and the importance of 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, preparing students for their future academic and career paths. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities and support services to enhance student learning and well-being. Parents can find information about admissions, term dates, and school events on the school’s website.
Twynham School is part of the Twynham Learning community, which emphasizes collaboration and shared values among local schools. The school actively engages with families and the wider community, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that extends beyond the classroom.
The curriculum at Twynham School is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience, preparing students for their future academic and career paths. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities and support services to enhance student learning and well-being. Parents can find information about admissions, term dates, and school events on the school’s website.
Twynham School is part of the Twynham Learning community, which emphasizes collaboration and shared values among local schools. The school actively engages with families and the wider community, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that extends beyond the classroom.
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- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Highcliffe School (66.9)
- Highcliffe School (45.2)
- The Grange School (45.2)
- Twynham School (45.2)
- The Grange School (40.9)
Key details
- LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- TWYNHAM LEARNING
- Capacity
- 1650
- Pupils
- 1703
- Boys
- 909
- Girls
- 794
- FSM %
- 18.30
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1703 | 909 | 794 | 1650 | 18.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1771 | 909 | 862 | 1650 | 17.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1820 | 954 | 866 | 1650 | 15.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1820 | 954 | 866 | 1650 | 15.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1755 | 906 | 849 | 1650 | 13.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1729 | 897 | 832 | 1650 | 12.10 |
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