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Twynham Primary School

Free schools · Christchurch · BH23 2NH

Ages 4–11 · 215 pupils · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

KS2 expected (RWM)

76%

Overall absence

4.2%

Admissions demand

1.34 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-01-23

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)76%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)6.3%
Unauthorised1.3%
Authorised absence
2.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
191

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary 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

1.34 · Competitive

1st preferences

39

Places offered

29

1st-preference offers

28

Total preferences (any rank)
115
Preferred offers (top 3)
29
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

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).

Capacity fill91%

215 pupils · 236 places

Pupils on roll
215
Boys / girls
104 / 111
School capacity
236
Capacity fill
215 / 236 (91%)
Free school meals
12.6%
FSM pupils
27
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: TWYNHAM LEARNING
Academy trust
TWYNHAM LEARNING
Sponsor
Twynham Learning Federation
Headteacher
Mrs Jennifer Hunter

Location

Address
Marsh Lane
Postcode
BH23 2NH
Town
Christchurch
County
Dorset
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
District
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Constituency
Christchurch
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 free schools (primary), Ages 4–11, in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 215 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 12.6%.

Open schools in Christchurch
20
Primary schools in Christchurch
12
Academies among open schools in Christchurch
30% (6)
Open schools in BH23
21
Primary in BH23
12
Open schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole LA
117
Primary in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole LA
66

Nearby primary schools

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

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    • Demand1.00

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  • Stourfield Infant School

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  • Stourfield Junior School

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  • Somerford Primary School

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS245%
    • Absence8.3%
    • FSM46.7%
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  • Mudeford Community Infants' School

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    • FSM10.8%
    • Demand1.00

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Jennifer Hunter
Telephone
01202026065
Website
http://www.twynhamprimary.com

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