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Twynham School

Sopers Lane, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1JF

Good

Inspected 1 May 2024

Good
Ofsted
48.4
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–19
Ages
1,703
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Twynham School

Twynham School is an academy converter in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,703 pupils on roll. It is part of TWYNHAM LEARNING. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 May 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.4 (2025/26). 17.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,703 / 1,650 (103%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
1 May 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

17.4%
Free school meals
8%
EAL
3.5%
SEN support
16.1%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

48.4
Attainment 8
259 pupils
50.6%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
76.4%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-
A-level average grade
203 students
13.8%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
67%
To higher education
27%
To top-third universities
2%
To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

93%
Sustained destination
84%
Stayed in education
6%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.0%
Overall absence
22.0%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

104
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -2.8 vs 2023/24
16.5
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24
26.02
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24
£52,567
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 6% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,148 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
7
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,254
Spend per pupil
£7,450
Income per pupil
60%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Sopers Lane, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1JF
Phone
01202486237
Headteacher
Matthew Woodville

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Twynham School?
Twynham School is an academy converter in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does Twynham School have?
Twynham School has 1,703 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Twynham School's Ofsted rating?
Twynham School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 May 2024).
How does Twynham School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Twynham School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.4 in 2025/26.
Is Twynham School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Twynham School is part of TWYNHAM LEARNING.
Where is Twynham School?
Twynham School is located at Sopers Lane, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1JF.

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