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Twynham School
Sopers Lane, Christchurch BH23 1JF
Twynham School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,800 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In April 2013 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Twynham Learning. (The Grange School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils, Progress, Attainment and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Sixth form.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Distance
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Score Name
0.8St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
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2.1Avonbourne Boys' Academy
2.1Avonbourne Girls Academy
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3.4Bournemouth School for Girls
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4.8Glenmoor Academy
4.9Winton Academy
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Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Progress: Above average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Above average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been in surplus
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is above average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022

Provision for special educational needs
 Speech, language and communication
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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