Twynham Primary School
Christchurch, BH23 2NH · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · primary school
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6th of 50 primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole we can score, 66 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 — 9.1/10 against 4,266 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Twynham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 18.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. 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 (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Fresh Air Club, Arts & Crafts, and Sugarcraft workshop. Sports options include dodgeball, multisports, football, table tennis, gymnastics, tag rugby, and tennis. Dance and music tuition are also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 215 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining in the current entry year? How are the various sports and arts clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Twynham Primary School
Overview
Twynham Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “joyful place to learn” where pupils are “nurtured to become articulate individuals” and feel a “strong sense of belonging.” Leaders and governors hold an “accurate view” of the school’s performance and act in the best interests of pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils “achieve well from their starting points” and learn to read fluently due to swift support and clear teaching schemes.
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with clear sequencing in many subjects that helps pupils “remember their learning well over time.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “quickly identified and well supported,” allowing them to learn effectively alongside peers.
- The school offers an “extensive extra-curricular offer” and a “comprehensive leadership programme” that builds resilience, confidence, and citizenship.
- Attendance is strong, supported by “meticulous analysis,” and pupils exhibit high levels of inclusivity and effort.
Areas to improve
- In “a minority of subjects,” the most important knowledge is not clearly defined, leading to “patchy” recall for some pupils.
- The trust should identify key knowledge in these wider subjects to ensure pupils develop the same “depth of knowledge” as in other areas.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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