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Twynham School

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1JFSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
Progress 8
+0.16
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
243 1st-choice / 261 places
Ranking
#1,179
of 3,141 nationally

About Twynham School

Twynham School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 610 applications for 261 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2. 34. That means for every place available, more than two families applied, and 243 of those were first-preference offers. While the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, the sheer demand suggests strong local confidence. The school is a large, mixed secondary with a sixth form, part of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole authority, and currently rated Good by Ofsted following its most recent inspection in 2024. That inspection saw the school step down from its previous Outstanding rating, but it still holds Good across all key areas including quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSopers Lane, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1JF
HeadteacherMatthew Woodville
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Number of Pupils1,703
Free School Meals (FSM)18.3%
School Capacity1,703 / 1,650 (103% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Twynham School

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