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Twynham Primary School

Marsh Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2NH, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.3 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
219
Capacity
236
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly excelling in Key Stage 2 where 82% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths—placing it in the top 10% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% of parents recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment. However, while the school shows promising results, limited data on higher standards may warrant further exploration for those seeking comprehensive insights.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 30 April 2019Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.82%Top 10% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.18%Top 12% UK
Parent View (39 responses)
4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
My child makes good progress
90%
School supports development
85%
School has high expectations
85%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
18% disagree
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
White Other2.3%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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50.75096, -1.78460 · BH23 2NH

School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN142671
School typeFree schools

Frequently asked questions
What is Twynham Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Twynham Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2019.

Is Twynham Primary School a good school?

Twynham Primary School scores 83.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Twynham Primary School?

Based on 39 Ofsted Parent View responses, Twynham Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.

What are the best schools near BH23 2NH?

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