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Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH15 4AXPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
84 1st-choice / 88 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School

Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School is a state primary for children aged 3 to 7 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, and it is currently running slightly over its official capacity of 360 pupils, with 366 on roll. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 14 per cent, which is below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively less deprived intake compared with many schools nationally. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 123 applications for 88 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.4 applicants per place. Of those, 84 families put Twin Sails as their first preference, and all 84 received an offer. The school is led by headteacher Susannah Hill and has no religious character. It also offers nursery provision, so families looking for a single-site early years and infant option may find it particularly convenient.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBlandford Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH15 4AX
HeadteacherSusannah Hill
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Number of Pupils366
Free School Meals (FSM)14.0%
School Capacity366 / 360 (102% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Jan 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (29 Jan 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallICT SuiteGymnasiumSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsRoundersGymnasticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubFilm ClubArt ClubCodingChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: hamworthyprimaryschools.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.