St Katharine's Church of England Primary School vs Twynham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Bournemouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
435 students
Twynham School
Christchurch · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,651 students
| Measure | St Katharine's Church of England Primary School Bournemouth, South West | Twynham School Christchurch, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #183 of 1,695 | #52 of 402 |
| National rank | #1836 of 15,697 | #692 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 435 | 1,651 |
| Pupils on roll | 435 | 1,651 |
| Free school meals | 5.7% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 100.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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 | Bournemouth | Christchurch |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.stkatharinesceprimary.co.uk | www.twynhamschool.com |
The verdict
- •St Katharine's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 77.8).
- •Twynham School is the larger school with 1,651 students compared with 435.
- •St Katharine's Church of England Primary 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 St Katharine's Church of England Primary School better than Twynham School?
On the Success Index (England), St Katharine's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (82.2 vs 77.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Katharine's Church of England Primary School and Twynham School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Christchurch in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School: 435. Twynham School: 1,651. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Katharine's Church of England Primary School and Twynham School rank in South West?
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School is 183rd of 1,695 and Twynham School is 52nd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).