Twynham Primary School
93%
Capacity
219
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About Twynham Primary School
Twynham Primary School sits comfortably above the local average for its key stage 2 results, with 76% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to 63% across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. That puts the school sixth out of 66 primary schools in the local authority, placing it in the top 12% of its LA peers and the top 18% nationally. The school also performs well at the higher standard, with 15% of pupils achieving greater depth in maths and 30% in reading, though the combined higher figure of 3% is notably lower than those individual subjects might suggest. Average scores of 105 in both reading and maths are solid, and the school's ranking score of 76 confirms it as a strong performer in the region. With a capacity of 236 and 219 pupils on roll, it's nearly full but not bursting at the seams, and the 12.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals is slightly below the national average, suggesting a broadly mixed intake.
In its most recent graded inspection in 2019, Ofsted rated the school Good overall, with Good for leadership and management and Good for early years provision. An ungraded inspection in December 2024 confirmed that standards are being maintained. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 92% of respondents saying they would recommend the school. Strong majorities strongly agreed that their child is happy (69%) and feels safe (72%), and 82% strongly agreed that their child can take part in clubs and activities. However, the picture is more mixed for SEND support: only 10% of parents strongly agreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need, while 20% strongly disagreed and 40% disagreed. That's a significant minority, and worth probing if your child has additional needs.
The school offers a Forest School, gymnasium, sports hall and ICT suite, plus clubs including Eco Club, Choir, Drama, Film Club and Art Club. Sports on offer include gymnastics, rounders, netball and swimming. The school is oversubscribed, with 109 applications for 30 places in 2025/26 and 48 first-preference applications resulting in 29 offers, so you'll need to apply early and have a strong local connection. SEND provisions cover dyslexia, speech and language, hearing impairment and social, emotional and mental health needs. For families who value strong academic outcomes and a happy, safe environment, Twynham is a clear contender, but the SEND feedback suggests it's worth a direct conversation with the SENCO before applying if your child needs significant support.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Marsh Lane, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 2NH |
| Headteacher | Jennifer Hunter |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Number of Pupils | 219 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.3% |
| School Capacity | 219 / 236 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Dec 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 Dec 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2439th of 13,686
Nationally
203rd of 1,469
In South West
6th of 50
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
76%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
39 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
109
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British90.4%
- Mixed4.6%
- White (other)2.3%
- Asian2.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
4
Total schools
3
Oversubscribed
4
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Marsh Lane, Christchurch
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 2NH
Marsh Lane, Christchurch
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 2NH
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