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A heady mixture of energetic leadership, strict discipline and high expectations. Ideal for your driven child who is keen to throw themselves into what is on offer. Not the place for the rebellious or unmotivated. Parents are full of praise and they consider their offspring to be lucky. As one mother put it, ‘Twyford pupils are inspired, challenged and happy. It sets them up for life.’
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 1,626 ·
- Sixth form numbers
- 632 ·
- Religion
- C of E
- Local authority
- London Borough of Ealing
Headteacher
Associate headteacher
Phil Bennett - Associate Headteacher
Since 2024, Phil Bennett, previously co-headteacher. He studied music at the University of Huddersfield, teaching music at St Wilfrid’s Catholic High School in Wakefield, before joining Twyford CofE High School over 20 years ago.
Entrance
Oversubscribed. Some 190 places in year 7, with 150 foundation (Christian) places, 21 designated as world faith places and 19 music places. Details regarding length and frequency of attendance at church are pored over with a fine-tooth comb. As one
- Open days
- September/November
Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)
Exit
Around 70 per cent stay on for the sixth form. Those leaving post-GCSE tend to opt for local colleges offering more practical BTEC courses. Roughly three-quarters of the sixth form head for university. Top destinations include York, Leeds,
% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)
What is this?
The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.
Latest results
In 2025, 55 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 49 per cent A*/A at A level (76 per cent A*-B).
GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)
What is this?
This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.
A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)
What is this?
These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.
Teaching & learning
Superb results. Unsurprisingly for a faith school, all pupils take GCSE religious education one year early, with knock-out results. Most pupils take nine GCSEs in total, with a the most able managing 10. ‘We are a high functioning academic school,’
- Qualifications taken in 2024
- A level
- BTEC
- EPQ
- GCSE
Learning support & SEN
Less than five per cent of pupils in years 7-11 have an EHC plan, with a further four per cent on wider SEN register. The Alternative Resource Centre (known as ARC) has a specialism in supporting those on the autistic spectrum. A wonderfully quiet
Arts & extracurricular
Certainly, no lack of extracurricular opportunities and school believes that ‘the students have a richness of educational experience here’.
Twyford is a specialist music college, and parents consider the music department to be extraordinary.
Sport
Vast sports centre. Sports include rounders, netball, gymnastics, athletics, dance, football, cricket and hockey. Close links with professional coaches from QPR and Wasps to develop most talented footballers and rugby players. Takes part in multiple
Ethos & heritage
Twyford is part of a multi-academy trust, along with William Perkin, the new Ada Lovelace and Ealing Fields, all in the same borough. Much is shared between the schools in terms of front and back of house support, ranging from pastoral care,
Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline
Pastoral support considered to be outstanding. Before each new cohort arrives, head of year 7 liaises with primary schools to ensure a smooth transition. Once here, year 7s have their own section of the school, as coming from a small primary to a
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review Smart phones are not allowed (only basic phones that allow calls/texts) for years 7-11. Sixth form are allowed the discrete use of smart phones.
Pupils & parents
Most hail from the Ealing area with large numbers from Brent, Harrow and Hillingdon and a few from Hounslow and Hammersmith and Fulham. Majority of parents are highly supportive and there's practically 100 per cent attendance rate at parents’
Money matters
Bursaries available in sixth form for students from low income families.
The last word
A heady mixture of energetic leadership, strict discipline and high expectations. Ideal for your driven child who is keen to throw themselves into what is on offer. Not the place for the rebellious or unmotivated. Parents are full of praise and they
Inspection reports
Ofsted reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
You can read full reports on the Ofsted website
| Personal development | Outstanding |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form provision | Outstanding |
Full inspection: Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
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