Twynham Primary School
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Marsh Lane Christchurch Dorset BH23 2NH |
| Phone | 01202026065 |
| Reference Number | 142671 |
Twynham Primary School is demonstrating effective performance, building on the good standards identified in its previous inspection. The school focuses on nurturing pupils to become articulate and confident individuals, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging among students. The curriculum promotes not only academic achievement but also personal development through initiatives that encourage pupils to contribute positively to society. The commitment to inclusivity and resilience is evident in school activities, which often involve community service and leadership opportunities for students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 219 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.77%
Girls: 50.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 31.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 32.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 2 | 8 | 22 | 30 |
| 3 | 24 | 8 | 32 |
| 4 | 14 | 18 | 32 |
| 5 | 18 | 14 | 32 |
| 6 | 19 | 14 | 33 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 30 Apr 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community and belonging among pupils.
- Effective promotion of reading skills intertwined with mental health education.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum with clear learning objectives.
- Well-supported pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Excellent extra-curricular activities encouraging diverse interests.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, key knowledge for pupils is not clearly defined, leading to inconsistent recall.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 82% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 18% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 109 | ||
| Maths | 111 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | ||
| Writing | 1.1 | ||
| Maths | -1.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 40 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Christchurch Infant School
Addiscombe Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2AE |
0.77 miles |
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Christchurch Junior School
Clarendon Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2AA |
0.79 miles |
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Burton Church of England Primary School
Campbell Road, Burton, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7JY |
0.81 miles |
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The Priory Church of England Primary School
Wick Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1HX |
1.31 miles |
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Stourfield Infant School
Cranleigh Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JS |
1.53 miles |
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Stourfield Junior School
Stourvale Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JG |
1.53 miles |
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Somerford Primary School
Draper Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3AS |
1.57 miles |
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Mudeford Community Infants' School
Queen's Road, Mudeford, Queens Road Christchurch, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3HH |
1.67 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch
Dorset Road, Somerford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3DA |
1.77 miles |
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St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Rolls Drive, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 4NA |
1.88 miles |
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Jewell Academy Bournemouth
Jewell Road, Townsend, Jewell Academy, Bournemouth, BH8 0LT |
1.94 miles |
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Mudeford Junior School
Mudeford Lane, Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3HP |
1.96 miles |
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St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Pokesdown Hill, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6DW |
2.07 miles |
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Avonwood Primary School
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NB |
2.13 miles |
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Pokesdown Community Primary School
Livingstone Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2AS |
2.32 miles |
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Sopley Primary School
South Ripley, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 8ET |
2.47 miles |
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
St James's Square, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2BX |
2.56 miles |
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King's Park Academy
Ashley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4NB |
2.81 miles |
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Park School
43-49 Queens Park South Drive, Bournemouth, BH8 9BJ |
2.84 miles |
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Bransgore Church of England Primary School
Ringwood Road, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 8JH |
3.01 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Stable School
12 Dudmoor Farm Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6AQ |
0.57 miles |
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Connie Rothman School
Christchurch Community Church, Millhams Street, Christchurch, BH23 1DN |
1.17 miles |
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Twynham School
Sopers Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF |
1.21 miles |
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The Grange School
Redvers Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3AU |
1.44 miles |
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Tregonwell Academy
Petersfield Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6QP |
1.87 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
St Catherine's Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 4AH |
1.94 miles |
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Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NZ |
2.04 miles |
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Avonbourne Girls Academy
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NY |
2.06 miles |
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Bournemouth Collegiate School
College Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2DY |
2.56 miles |
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Highcliffe School
Parkside, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4QD |
2.76 miles |
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The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Mallard Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PW |
2.83 miles |
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Bournemouth School for Girls
Castle Gate Close, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9UJ |
2.98 miles |
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Bournemouth School
East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PY |
3.23 miles |
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Linwood School
Alma Road, Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 1AJ |
3.78 miles |
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Portfield School
Parley Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BP |
4.03 miles |
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Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
Madeira Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1PA |
4.12 miles |
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Kings Bournemouth
58 Braidley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6LD |
4.39 miles |
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Glenmoor Academy
Beswick Avenue, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4EX |
4.6 miles |
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Winton Academy
Winton Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4HT |
4.66 miles |