Mudeford Community Infants' School vs Twynham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mudeford Community Infants' School
Christchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
176 students
Twynham School
Christchurch · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,651 students
| Measure | Mudeford Community Infants' School Christchurch, South West | Twynham School Christchurch, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #243 of 1,695 | #52 of 402 |
| National rank | #2364 of 15,697 | #692 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 176 | 1,651 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 1,651 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 100.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 62.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 82.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.0 |
| town | Christchurch | Christchurch |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.mudefordinf.dorset.sch.uk | www.twynhamschool.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (78.6 vs 77.8).
- •Twynham School is the larger school with 1,651 students compared with 176.
- •Mudeford Community Infants' School is a local authority school while Twynham School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mudeford Community Infants' School better than Twynham School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mudeford Community Infants' School and Twynham School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Christchurch and Christchurch in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mudeford Community Infants' School: 176. Twynham School: 1,651. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mudeford Community Infants' School and Twynham School rank in South West?
Mudeford Community Infants' School is 243rd of 1,695 and Twynham School is 52nd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).