Twynham Primary School

Primary
Free school
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Marsh Lane, Christchurch, BH23 2NHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Twynham Primary School is a primary school in Christchurch for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 111 schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It ranks 1st of 10 primary schools in Christchurch. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 30 April 2019, report published 22 May 2019

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

33 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths82%

82%, 20 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths18%

18%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

215 pupils on roll, with places for 236

Eligible for free school meals12.6%

12.6%, 13.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.5%

6.5%, 15.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20.9%

20.9%, 6.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.3%

3.3%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Twynham Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Christchurch Infant School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Not published
Christchurch Junior School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	70% met the expected standard
Burton Church of England Primary School	0.8 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	53% met the expected standard
The Priory Church of England Primary School	1 mile	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	62% met the expected standard
Stourfield Infant School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published

School details

School type: Free schools
Sector: Free school
Trust: TWYNHAM LEARNING
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Hunter
Phone: 01202026065
Website: twynhamprimary.com (opens in a new tab)
Address: Marsh Lane, Christchurch, BH23 2NH
Local authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
URN: 142671

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.