Twickenham School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 9 December 2025

Twickenham School combines high expectations for all of its pupils with a distinct sense of belonging. Pupils are supported well both academically and in their personal development. They are encouraged to aim high and to be aspirational. Pupils say they feel happy and safe. Older pupils appreciate the many positive changes that have happened at the school over recent years. The school celebrates its diversity and promotes tolerance. The school ethos to ‘aspire’, ‘achieve’ and ‘enjoy’ is woven into each aspect of school life. Pupils study a broad and ambitious curriculum. Older pupils choose from an increasing range of GCSE subjects. Pupils achieve well and are successfully prepared for their next steps. There is a highly inclusive ethos at the school. Staff work together to support and care for pupils who may have barriers to their learning or wellbeing. Carefully thought out physical spaces, such as sensory rooms, provide a calm place for pupils to manage their emotions when required. In class, adaptations are made to teaching and support to enable pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities to access the same learning as their peers effectively. Pupils want to attend school and they take their education seriously. They work hard in lessons and respect one another. There are very positive relationships between pupils and staff. Pupils' conduct around the school is calm and harmonious. Bullying is rare, but if it happens, pupils say it is dealt with quickly. Pupils are supported to play a key part in their school and the local community. They benefit from an increasing range of opportunities, as well as an excellent careers programme. These opportunities include clubs such as chess, cooking and choir as well as many sporting activities. Pupils have a distinct voice in this school. They are encouraged to take up leadership roles, such as becoming a member of the respected student council.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should ensure that teachers consistently check pupils’ understanding to identify misconceptions and adapt their teaching as necessary. • Leaders should continue to implement, monitor and refine their strategies for improving attendance in order to further narrow the gaps in the rates of attendance across different pupil groups. • Leaders should make sure that pupils have sufficient opportunities to learn the full content of the personal development programme and have wider access to the richness of the enrichment offer.

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