Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Winchester, SO21 1QQ · Hampshire · primary school
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26th of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.2/10 against 3,353 of them, against 9.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 26.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.41 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 26.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join cooking, street dance, and French clubs. Sports include football, netball, hockey, cricket, gymnastics, tag rugby, tennis, and table tennis. Music offers include choir, piano, brass, strings, woodwind, and guitar. Trips include Young Voices and the Winchester University Graduation Choir. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 141 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity by 1? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? How are the various music and sports clubs scheduled to avoid conflicts with core lessons?
What Ofsted said about Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a welcoming environment where pupils are happy, safe, and well cared for, fostering an atmosphere of "calmness and mutual respect." Leaders maintain high expectations, which pupils meet through their learning and conduct, resulting in a strong sense of community and belonging.
Strengths
- Pupils behave exceptionally well and enjoy positive interactions, supported by a "buddy" system that helps new children form strong peer relationships.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and taught well," with staff demonstrating a "deep understanding of every pupil and their individual needs."
- Reading is central to the curriculum; phonics is delivered systematically, ensuring the "vast majority of pupils become confident and fluent readers by the end of Year 2."
- Personal development is a strength, underpinned by values of "courage, care, joy and respect," with pupils benefiting from a wide range of clubs and leadership opportunities.
- The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified and met effectively through close collaboration with parents and external agencies.
Areas to improve
- Some lesson tasks and activities are "not well thought through" and do not align well enough with curriculum intentions, affecting how securely some pupils build knowledge. The school should ensure staff provide "well-considered activities and tasks which develop pupils’ knowledge and skills."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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