Twyford CE High School prospectus information

'I have come that you may have life and have it to the full'

Twyford Church of England High School seeks to provide a secure and caring environment in which students are encouraged to recognise both the source and importance of Christian values.

Twyford is a high-performing school in every sense. The school community is a highly creative and energetic one which makes the most of its strong Christian identity and its music specialism. The school has very high standards which it achieves through formal expectations, strictly applied. A strong programme of academic and pastoral support ensures individual progress is monitored and tracked across the curriculum throughout each year group. We aim to develop the full potential of every student, with careful regard for academic ability and with a full appreciation of the diverse gifts of individuals.

As a school, we also encourage a strong commitment to the needs of the local community. In this way we hope to nurture a greater understanding between people of different social backgrounds, ethnic origins and religious experience. Students are expected to serve the community and each other. The School was rated as “ Outstanding” overall in our most recent Ofsted (2007) and was also given an “Outstanding” grading by the denominational (church) inspection.

The school has a very strong sixth form and runs a broad and comprehensive range of subjects to ensure all students can access its opportunities. These include an “IB” style accelerated programme for students competing for the top universities and a range of applied courses including the level 3 Diploma in Media and Creative Industries. 90% of Year 11 students choose to progress to the sixth form where they are joined by a number of students from other schools..

Twyford has built up an excellent examination record at both GCSE and A Level, placing it among the top maintained schools both locally and nationally. Twyford’s sixth form is particularly successful and now boasts a purpose-built facility with ICT suite, study centre and sixth form facilities.

There are 400 students in the sixth form following a broad range of GNVQs, A/S and A-2 courses. We offer the opportunity for students to follow vocational business and I.T. as well as some twenty conventional A-Level and GCSE courses. Over 95% of Year 12 students progress to degree courses at university whilst others follow further education courses and professional training. There is an established Oxbridge tradition.

Twyford has strong links with a number of prestigious music organisations including the London Sinfonietta (performing at the Queen Elizabeth Hall), the English Chamber Orchestra and the English National Opera. Among their many recent achievements, Twyford students have also performed in Lorca’s Blood Wedding, Oliver, Fauré’s Requiem, Grease, Oklahoma, Guys and Dolls, Beauty and the Beast, South Pacific, The Sound of Music and My Fair Lady. Vocal work is a particular speciality and there is a range of choirs. Most recently a gospel choir has been established which this year became a finalist in the Songs of Praise School Choir of the Year competition.

Twyford is also well known for its sporting excellence. Our teams are currently borough champions in a variety of sports and a significant number of students perform at regional and national levels. In pursuing sporting excellence the school benefits from links with London Wasps. From September 2006 an apprenticeship programme has existed giving talented sportsman a chance to train with professional rugby coaches as well as pursuing sixth form study. Many students participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme at bronze, silver and gold level. Twyford is also highly successful in the area of public speaking. Last year our teams won the Junior, Intermediate and “Youth Speaks Out” Championships at the Ealing level, with the Intermediate team going on to win at national level also.

The school encourages all students to take part in residential activities and offers residential opportunities for every year group in the UK, Europe and in America.