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
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).
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).
Useful links
- Governance and Policies (governance)
- Governance Recruitment (governance)
- Report an absent child (sen)
- SEND & WELLBEING News & Events (sen)
- Attendance & Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Term Dates 2025-2026 (download)
- Privacy Notice (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions Read More (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bransgore Church of England Primary School (70.2)
- Christchurch Junior School (67.9)
- Christchurch Infant School (67.0)
- Christchurch Junior School (64.5)
- Highcliffe St Mark Primary School (63.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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