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Twyford School, Winchester SO21

High Street, Twyford, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 1NW

10 simple reasons to choose Twyford School

Independent prep school and nursery in Twyford, Winchester.
For pupils aged 2 to 13 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day and boarding school. Around 30% of pupils board, all are weekly or flexi boarders. Boarding starts from Year 4.
Religious character; Church of England.
Academically selective admissions policy from Year 1.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Twyford School fees range from £3,901 (Rec) to £6,949 per term (2021/22).

10 better reasons to choose Twyford School

Schoolsmith Score®; 91.
One of the best independent prep schools in Winchester and one of the 3 best primary schools for 1.5 miles.
On average, 15 pupils per class and 10.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Destinations for Twyford School leavers are one of 30 different boarding (and some day) schools. On average 60% go to St Swithun's, Marlborough College, Canford, Bradfield College, or Winchester College. 20%-30% win awards and scholarships.
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum and the ISEB Common Entrance curriculum with some additions and variations. It also includes PSHEE, French, Latin. 'Apprenticeships' are a weekly curriculum broadening session(s) with over 20 options including languages, philosophy, Eco, fencing, poetry, photography. Each pupil may participate in over 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, dance and languages throughout, and for most subjects from Year 5.
School operates an outdoor learning and pursuits programme for all year groups. 'Come Rain Come Shine', for pre-prep and 'Twyford Explorers' for prep. Includes adventure residentials from Year 3.
School offers over 20 different sports through the year, through both the curriculum and an extensive extra-curriculum. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in football, netball.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. All pupils learn an instrument in class and most take extra-curricular instrument lessons from Year 3. Three choirs, orchestra and five instrument ensembles. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care from 7.30am to 6.00pm. Facility for occasional boarding.

Find another school near Twyford School

Independent Prep Schools

Day: The Pilgrims' School (3.8 miles); St Swithun's Prep School (4 miles); Sherborne House School (4.3 miles). Boarding: The Pilgrims' School (3.8 miles); West Hill Park School (17.6 miles); Boundary Oak School, Prep and Pre-Prep (18.9 miles).

State Primary Schools

Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School (0.1 miles); Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School (1.5 miles); Colden Common Primary School (2 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Day: Winchester College (3.7 miles); St Swithun's School (4 miles); The King's School, Eastleigh (4.6 miles). Boarding: Winchester College (3.7 miles); St Swithun's School (4 miles); Brockwood Park School (13.3 miles).

State Senior Schools

Thornden School (3.7 miles); Kings' School (4 miles); Peter Symonds College (4.5 miles).

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