Twynham School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 19
Ofsted: Good

Sopers Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1JFOpen in maps

Twynham School is a secondary school in Christchurch for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 111 schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It ranks 9th of 22 secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 1 May 2024, report published 9 June 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

255 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score53.5

53.5, 7.4 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths62.4%

62.4%, 17 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths82.7%

82.7%, 17.9 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc66.7%

66.7%, 26.2 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.96

4.96, 0.87 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

204 students

Average point score per A level entry36.01

36.01, 1.01 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,651 pupils on roll, with places for 1,650

Eligible for free school meals17.4%

17.4%, 9.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8%

8%, 13.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.4%

16.4%, 1.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.9%

3.9%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Twynham School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School0.8 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 47.0
The Grange School1 mileReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 36.3
Bournemouth Collegiate School2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 29.6
Avonbourne Boys' Academy2 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 47.3
Avonbourne Girls Academy2 milesOfsted judgements: OutstandingAttainment 8: 53.0

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
TWYNHAM LEARNING
Age range
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Woodville
Phone
01202486237
Website
twynhamschool.com
Address
Sopers Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1JF
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
URN
136649

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.