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Twynham Primary School
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Twynham Primary School
- Primary
- Christchurch BH23 2NH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching is a strength, particularly in Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make strong progress due to a well-devised curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Mathematics problem-solving and reasoning skills need improvement, especially for girls.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those at risk of underachievement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes, diligent application, and polite behaviour.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong progress in reading; mathematics calculation is strong but problem-solving needs work.
Support for SEND Pupils: Secure knowledge of needs, pupils with SEND make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Rare bullying incidents, strong safety systems, pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Good relationships, strong promotion of pupils' welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the care and guidance, positive about the school.
Parental Involvement: Strong sense of community; leaders provide timely communications.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate well in sport and music extracurricular activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-used playground adventure activity trail designed with parental input.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan and deliver well; effective engagement in professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations lead to most pupils making good progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Monitoring of teaching quality lacks precision in some areas.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment generally effective; however, teachers sometimes miss pupils' misconceptions.
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Twynham Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 220 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 66% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Two Rivers Childcare is a subsidiary company of Twynham Learning and a member of the Twynham Learning Multi-Academy Trust. Our mission is to offer great educational opportunities to children and families residing in and around the Christchurch area, working in tandem with the schools that make up the Twynham Learning family. Children between the ages of 3 and 11 can receive before-school care from 7.30am to 8.45am. Children between the ages of 3 and 4 are cared for in a nursery during the day from 8.45 am to 2.45 pm. Children between the ages of 3 and 11 are welcome to attend after school care session 1 from 2.45pm to 4.30pm. A free fruit snack will also be provided during this session. Children between the ages of 3 and 11 are welcome to participate in after-school care session 2 from 4.30 to 6 p.m. Please remember to mention this when reserving your child's spot that a hot lunch and cold snack tea are also available for kids at a modest extra fee to parents. We are eagerly anticipating being able to provide this excellent service on-site at Twynham Primary School and utilising the first-rate facilities there. Places can now be reserved for September 2019 and afterwards. To learn more, please go here. Please call us at 01202 797259 or send an email to [email protected] if you have any questions.
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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% | 55.81% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 8.76% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 10% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 83 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 83 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 50.54% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 9.87% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
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| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 80 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 82 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 48.33% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.92% | 8.19% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Twynham Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
