Twynham School Catchment Area
Twynham School is a academy converter secondary school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1703 pupils, and a capacity of 1650 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–19
Age range
1,703
Pupils
1,650
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Twynham School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Twynham School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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- Full address
- Sopers Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1JF
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136649
Other Secondary Schools in Christchurch
If Twynham School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Christchurch are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Twynham School
Is Twynham School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Twynham School currently has 1703 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1650 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Twynham School? ▾
Admission to Twynham School is managed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Twynham School cover? ▾
Twynham School is a secondary school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Twynham School? ▾
Twynham School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.