Twynham School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Twynham School
Address: Sopers Lane
Town/City: Christchurch
County: Dorset
Postcode: BH23 1JF
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01202 486237
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Twynham Learning
Sponsor: Twynham Learning Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matthew Woodville
Capacity: 1650
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1651 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.9%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Location and administration

URN: 136649
DfE Number: 839/4177
UKPRN: 10033367
UPRN: 100041047288
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (E06000058)
Constituency: Christchurch (E14001171)
Electoral Ward: Christchurch Town (E05012658)

Easting & Northing: 415417E, 92667N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 44' 2.59" N 1° 46' 58.02" W
Plus Code: 9C2WP6M8+JV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Michael Atiako - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 August 2028.
  • Mrs Cherie Sears - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 2 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2027.
  • Mr Matthew Woodville - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 15 April 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.