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Twynham School
Sopers Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.5 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,703
Capacity
1,650
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic achievement, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 18% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 83%, and 67% of pupils proceed to university, including 27% to top-third institutions. While overall data is positive, prospective parents may wish to consider the school's specific offerings and support systems to ensure a good fit for their child's needs.
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Last inspected: 1 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 53.5 | Top 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 83% | Top 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 62% | Top 15% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 67% | Top 13% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 48% | Top 13% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 67% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 214 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.5%
White Other4.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Other0.9%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.73342, -1.78291 · BH23 1JF
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN136649
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.twynhamschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Twynham School rated by Ofsted?
Twynham School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 May 2024.
Is Twynham School a good school?
Twynham School scores 71.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Twynham School in GCSEs?
Twynham School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.5. 83% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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