Junior Boarding School in Hampshire, UK

Twyford School:
Twyford School is a Christian, co-educational independent day and boarding school for girls and boys ages 3-13. We are located in Twyford Village in Hampshire on the southern coast of England, approximately 3 miles south of Winchester and 10 miles north of Southampton. We offer high quality education and our past students have gained many scholarships to a wide range of independent schools. International pupils are very welcome at Twyford and we have an excellent record of placing boys and girls at English senior schools.

Boarding Programme:
- At Twyford School, pupils may board from Year 4 onwards (usually aged 8 years +). Weekly boarding is an integral part of Twyford School. Many parents prefer to start by Flexi Boarding the younger pupils for one or two nights per week. In recent years, over 80% of Year 8 have weekly boarded in preparation for their senior schools, or simply because they want to take advantage of the opportunities that boarding offers. International pupils are very welcome at Twyford and we have an excellent record of placing boys and girls at English senior schools.

- On Sundays, when the school is closed, and at exeat weekends, pupils return to their guardians. Twyford School recommends a system whereby the pupil stays with a local family and so gains the benefit of a traditional boarding school and home life with a supportive English family. We are experienced in making all the necessary arrangements. Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton airports are all within easy reach.

- The Boarding House provides a safe, comfortable environment and lots of fun. The Boarding House provides a safe, comfortable environment and lots of fun in the evenings. The staff offer a varied programme of activities each evening and on a typical night the boys and girls may choose between art, football, swimming, ICT or board games.

Education Programmes:
- All children study English, mathematics, science, French, geography, history, ICT, design & technology, PSHE, PE & Latin is taught from Year 5.
- There are 3 classes in each year & in the upper years there are 2 Common Entrance sets & one stream of pupils who are aiming at specific entrance examinations.
- Our shared purpose is to provide a quality education, in safe and pleasant surroundings, and to ensure that the worth of every child is recognised and appreciated.
- We aim to strike a balance between the traditional and the progressive - lessons are challenging, fun and informative.

Pupils are prepared for the senior school of their choice and the one which is best suited to cater for their all round abilities. The aim is to develop the intellectual, spiritual, sporting and cultural talents of all boys and girls so that they leave Twyford equipped for the next stage of their education.

Sports Program: 
Sport is part of the curriculum and all children have three lessons per week, with the exception of Year 4 who have four lessons per week. In addition, the school has teams for swimming, water polo, tennis, lacrosse, tag rugby and athletics. There is also a comprehensive inter-House programme of sport which includes all pupils in the school.

Creative Program:  
Music, art and design are key elements of Twyford’s curriculum. Not only are there lessons for all pupils but also extra curricular clubs and boarding activities. Over 80% of pupils take individual music lessons and previous students have gained 24 music scholarships to senior schools, since 2002. The school emphasises music for all pupils, with concerts for the whole range of musical abilities taking place during each term.

Art and design are taught in spacious, purpose-built rooms and examples of the pupils’ expertise are found on display throughout the school. Pupils’ work has been shown in local exhibitions.