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Twynham School

Community school · Christchurch · BH23 1JF

Ages 11–19 · Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census.

School capacity
1,464
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Headteacher
Dr Terry Fish

Location

Address
Sopers Lane
Postcode
BH23 1JF
Town
Christchurch
County
Dorset
Local authority
Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset
District
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Constituency
Christchurch
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision

Local context

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

Mixed community school (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Christchurch, Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school, non-selective admissions. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication.

Open schools in Christchurch
20
Secondary schools in Christchurch
3
Academies among open schools in Christchurch
30% (6)
Open schools in BH23
21
Secondary in BH23
3

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 ChristchurchNear BH23

  • Twynham School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Christchurch · BH23 1JF · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–19

    • Att849.8
    • P80.2
    • EM5+58%
    • Absence7.6%

    0.0 miles away

  • The Grange School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Christchurch · BH23 3AU · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–19

    • Att844.8
    • P80.3
    • EM5+53%
    • Absence17.2%

    1.3 miles away

  • Avonbourne Boys' Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH7 6NZ · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–16

    • Att845.7
    • P80.3
    • EM5+53%
    • Absence7.9%

    2.0 miles away

  • Avonbourne Girls Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH7 6NY · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–19

    • Att848.7
    • P80.4
    • EM5+60%
    • Absence8.6%

    2.0 miles away

  • Highcliffe School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Christchurch · BH23 4QD · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–19

    • Att850.6
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+55%
    • Absence7.9%

    2.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Dr Terry Fish

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