Twynham School
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Address | Sopers Lane, BH23 1JF |
| School Website | www.twynhamschool.com |
| Telephone | 1202486237 |
| URN | 136649 |
School Census
| Total | 1802 |
| Girls/Boys | 870/932 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.3%/51.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 241 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 01/05/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 01/05/2024 | Good |
| 25/04/2013 | Outstanding |
| 19/10/2006 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 01/05/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/04/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 19/10/2006 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 58.20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 74.20% |
| Entering EBacc | 62.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.55 |
| Progress 8 | 0.16 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 67% |
| Entering EBacc | 66% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.58 |
| Progress 8 | 0.23 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 65% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 80% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 5.27 |
| Progress 8 | 0.43 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 729 |
| As first preference | 273 |
| As second preference | 269 |
| As third preference | 150 |
| Total Offers Made | 255 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 232 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 695 |
| As first preference | 261 |
| As second preference | 234 |
| As third preference | 161 |
| Total Offers Made | 259 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 247 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 698 |
| As first preference | 303 |
| As second preference | 246 |
| As third preference | 114 |
| Total Offers Made | 257 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 249 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.39% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 787 |
| As first preference | 349 |
| As second preference | 253 |
| As third preference | 143 |
| Total Offers Made | 259 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 251 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 767 |
| As first preference | 343 |
| As second preference | 306 |
| As third preference | 116 |
| Total Offers Made | 261 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 253 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 608 |
| As first preference | 276 |
| As second preference | 249 |
| As third preference | 83 |
| Total Offers Made | 260 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 238 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 602 |
| As first preference | 292 |
| As second preference | 226 |
| As third preference | 84 |
| Total Offers Made | 260 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 247 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 581 |
| As first preference | 301 |
| As second preference | 215 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 258 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 250 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 627 |
| As first preference | 332 |
| As second preference | 207 |
| As third preference | 88 |
| Total Offers Made | 262 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 252 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 550 |
| As first preference | 302 |
| As second preference | 186 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 260 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 256 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 577 |
| As first preference | 284 |
| As second preference | 205 |
| As third preference | 88 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 233 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 30% |
| no | 70% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| dont know | 1% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 73% |
| no | 27% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
The Priory Church of England Primary School
(0.17 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wick Lane, , BH23 1HX
Christchurch Junior School
(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Clarendon Road, , BH23 2AA
Christchurch Infant School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Addiscombe Road, , BH23 2AE