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Twickenham School
- Secondary
- Richmond upon Thames TW2 6JW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils learn well and study a range of subjects matching the national curriculum's ambition.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display positive attitudes to learning and follow teachers鈥� instructions diligently.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders train staff and give guidance on meeting pupils' needs.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders focus on improving general teaching skills and organizing the curriculum.
Strengths and Challenges: In mathematics, curriculum planning is detailed; other subjects need more coherent planning.
Opportunities for Involvement: Staff helped families access services during national lockdowns.
Communication: Staff made sure all pupils had necessary equipment for online learning.
Parent Satisfaction: Staff listen to pupils, and there's a trusting relationship with the safeguarding team.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff deal with rare bullying incidents effectively, supporting pupils when they feel upset or worried.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders improved attendance, behaviours, and aspirations. Attendance rates have gone up considerably.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively by staff. Pupils feel safe and trust the safeguarding team.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders work well with various agencies to support pupils鈥� safety, welfare, and mental health.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Teachers aid students, including at breaktimes or after school.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils benefit from a comprehensive, impartial careers guidance programme.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Every Year 11 pupil continued into post-16 education or training in the past two years.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND take part in all subjects across the curriculum with adequate staff training and guidance.
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About Us
Twickenham School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 707 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 51% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to you at Twickenham School. We uphold traditional principles like empathy, responsibility, perseverance, dedication, and respect for others. To get the best results, we work to make sure that all members of our community have connections with one another that are based on trust and care. Together, our staff and students strive to achieve our goals and take use of the opportunities provided by our school and the power of belonging to a community. Twickenham School is of the opinion that by working together, we may all grow stronger. As part of a two school Trust that includes Hampton High we can ensure that our students are equal partners in a community of high-achieving, inspiring and creative schools. At Twickenham, we share the common goal of making sure that our students feel protected, appreciated, and supported while also being pushed to perform at their highest level at all times. Our pupils receive encouragement and assistance as they develop their self-assurance. Students must have an open mind, enjoy hard work, and be genuinely curious about the world around them if they are to become leaders of their own learning. Lessons will encourage students to take chances, tackle novel learning problems, and exercise their creativity. Through the use of high standards in teaching, learning, and leadership, they will succeed in their goals.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | 15.1 | 19.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 51% | 48% | 43% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 35.14% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 42.52% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 28.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 19.19% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 23.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.38 | 3.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 94.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 132 | 145 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 91.45% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 28.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 36.36% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 13.36% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.36% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1.27% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.09% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 37.85% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 45.9% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 33.2% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 21.2% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 25.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.19 | 4.19 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 84.64% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 82.91% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 30.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 38.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 10.45% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.82% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.36% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.45% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% 15 | 27% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 13 | 35.5% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 24.8% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 1 | 15.6% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 20.15% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.77 | 3.53 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.38% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.13% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 15.25% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.5% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.38% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.5% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.56 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% | 25.1% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 33.25% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 24.25% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 15.05% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 19.35% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.38 | 3.29 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 136 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.63% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.88% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.5% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 14% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.13% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 20.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.89% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 22% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.83% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.5% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.67% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 172 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 46.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.5% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.83% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 22.83% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.33% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.67% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.33% | 2.45% |
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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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Twickenham School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
