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Twickenham School

Academy sponsor led · Twickenham · TW2 6JW

Ages 11–16 · 774 pupils · Richmond upon Thames

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

51.1

Overall absence

8.2%

Admissions demand

0.53 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2025-12-09

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.20
−20+2
Attainment 851.1
English & maths grade 5+56%
English & maths grade 4+74%
EBacc entry34%

EBacc APS: 4.5

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)24.4%
Unauthorised5.2%
Authorised absence
3.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.9%
Enrolments in measure
800

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.53 · Often has places

1st preferences

90

Places offered

230

1st-preference offers

90

Total preferences (any rank)
506
Preferred offers (top 3)
201
Applications from outside LA
249
Offers to outside-LA applicants
124

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Pupils on roll
774
Boys / girls
401 / 373
Free school meals
35.2%
FSM pupils
272
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: BOURNE EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BOURNE EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Bourne Education Trust
Headteacher
Mr Jonathon Lisseman

Location

Address
Percy Road
Postcode
TW2 6JW
Town
Twickenham
County
Middlesex
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames
District
Richmond upon Thames
Constituency
Twickenham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, 774 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 35.2%.

Open schools in Twickenham
28
Secondary schools in Twickenham
5
Academies among open schools in Twickenham
21% (6)
Open schools in TW2
18
Secondary in TW2
4
Open schools in Richmond upon Thames LA
86
Secondary in Richmond upon Thames LA
11

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in TwickenhamNear TW2

  • Turing House School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Free schools · Secondary

    Twickenham · TW2 6LH · Richmond upon Thames

    Ages 11–19

    • Att858.9
    • P80.7
    • EM5+74%
    • Absence6.8%

    0.5 miles away

  • Waldegrave School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Twickenham · TW2 5LH · Richmond upon Thames

    Ages 11–18

    • Att864.0
    • P80.8
    • EM5+75%
    • Absence7.3%

    0.6 miles away

  • The Richmond upon Thames School

    Ofsted: Good

    Free schools · Secondary

    Twickenham · TW2 7SL · Richmond upon Thames

    Ages 11–16

    • Att851.4
    • P80.1
    • EM5+61%
    • Absence7.2%

    1.1 miles away

  • The Heathland School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Community school · Secondary

    Hounslow · TW4 5JD · Hounslow

    Ages 11–18

    • Att851.9
    • P80.5
    • EM5+59%
    • Absence7.6%

    1.1 miles away

  • Hampton High

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Hampton · TW12 3HB · Richmond upon Thames

    Ages 11–18

    • Att847.2
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+46%
    • Absence9.3%

    1.2 miles away

  • St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    London · TW1 4LT · Richmond upon Thames

    Ages 11–18

    • Att858.7
    • P80.7
    • EM5+73%
    • Absence5.9%

    1.3 miles away

  • Springwest Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Feltham · TW13 7EF · Hounslow

    Ages 11–18

    • Att842.9
    • P80.2
    • EM5+37%
    • Absence8.9%

    1.6 miles away

  • Logic Studio School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Studio schools · Secondary

    Feltham · TW13 7EF · Hounslow

    Ages 14–19

    • Att844.7
    • P80.1
    • EM5+49%
    • Absence8.2%

    1.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Jonathon Lisseman
Telephone
02088944503
Website
www.twickenhamschool.org.uk

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