Twynham Primary School

URN: 142671 • Christchurch BH23 2NH

Overview

Name
Twynham Primary School
URN
142671
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
TWYNHAM LEARNING
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
53.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jennifer Hunter (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01202026065
Website
Visit
Address
Marsh Lane, Christchurch BH23 2NH

Summary

Twynham Primary School is a mixed free school located in West Christchurch, serving children from Reception to Year 6. With a current enrolment of 219 pupils and a capacity of 236, the school maintains a small, single-form entry structure, fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. The school is part of the Twynham Learning Trust, which emphasizes a commitment to high educational standards and personal development.

The curriculum at Twynham Primary is designed to provide a well-rounded education, incorporating a variety of subjects and extra-curricular activities to enrich the learning experience. The school is dedicated to supporting all pupils, including those eligible for free school meals, which currently accounts for 12.3% of the student body.

Twynham Primary encourages parental involvement and community engagement through events and activities, such as the recent Macmillan Coffee Morning, which raised significant funds for charity. The school’s ethos is centered around fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically and socially. For more information, visit their website at [Twynham Primary School](http://www.twynhamprimary.com).

Key details

LA
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
TWYNHAM LEARNING
Capacity
236
Pupils
219
Boys
109
Girls
110
FSM %
12.30
Open date
2016-05-19
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-05-01
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 219 109 110 236 12.30
2024-09-11 220 114 106 236 13.20
2023-09-11 218 130 88 236 13.80
2022-09-11 218 130 88 236 13.80
2021-09-11 239 136 103 236 13.80
2020-09-11 215 119 96 236 10.70

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