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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Twycross House School is a private secondary-stage school in Atherstone, Warwickshire, with a published age range of 8-18.
Private school Co-ed Ages 8-18 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 8-18
- ISI ?
- Not yet verified
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Twycross House School
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Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 8-18
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Not yet verified
Overview
Overview
Small classes are central to Twycross House School's character: no class exceeds 20, and individual initiative is expected alongside cooperation across ages. The selective co-educational day route includes a Sixth Form and serves pupils from the senior years through post-16 study near Atherstone.
Senior 1 to 3 pupils study English, Mathematics, sciences, languages, humanities, computing, art, music, drama and games. GCSE study combines two English qualifications and Mathematics with options including Latin, Classical Greek, Classical Civilisation, Astronomy, sciences, computing, creative subjects and music. Games remains timetabled in the senior programme.
Sixth Form choices include Further Mathematics, classical languages, sciences, Economics, Government and Politics, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Geology, Computer Science, Art and Music. Individual support and the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award sit alongside A-level study. In 2025, 43% of A-level entries were at A* or A, and 66% were at A*, A or B.
Applicants complete an entrance examination, interview and previous-school reference. Academic progress is reviewed regularly, with parent-teacher consultations built into the year. Work to retain local green spaces adds a strong village connection to this small-class day-school route.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 95.7% grade 5+ in English and maths and 64.7 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 36.1% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Leicestershire and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 64.7
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 95.7%
- EBacc APS
- 5.24
- EBacc entry
- 34.8%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Leicestershire and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 8-18
- Headteacher
- Mr S D Assinder
- Pupil roll
- 383 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 1 Main Road, Twycross, Atherstone, Warwickshire
- Postcode
- CV9 3PL
- Area
- Leicestershire
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr S D Assinder
School contact
- School phone
- 01827880651
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01827880651
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 8-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 64.7 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 95.7% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 95.7% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 5.24 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 36.1% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 39.27 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Not yet verified
Latest inspection: Not yet verified
Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.
Quick summary
- ISI institution listing: ISI lists the school as an inspected institution, but no inspection report is currently published on its institution page.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Twycross House School handle admissions?
Twycross House School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Twycross House School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Twycross House School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Twycross House School?
Check the latest ISI or school-published inspection record for current inspection detail.