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Twycross House School, Atherstone

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Other independent school
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Ages 3–18

Twycross House School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 18 in Atherstone.

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Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

Twycross House School in detail

Results

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Twycross House School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other independent schools to Twycross House School are Twycross House Pre-Preparatory School (under 0.1 miles, Good, selective); and Dixie Grammar School (4.4 miles).

Twycross House Pre-Preparatory SchoolDixie Grammar School

Where pupils go next

Of the 43 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 70% went on to university or other higher education, 9% to apprenticeships and 9% into work.

Who goes there

In 2026, 10 pupils (2.6%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

The nearest tram or metro stop is Shackerstone Rail Station (Battlefield Line), about 2.8 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Assheton Lane (opposite), 100 metres away.

The area around the school

In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).

Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr S D Assinder
Pupils:383
LA:Leicestershire
Phone:01827880651
Address:1 Main Road, Twycross, Atherstone, CV9 3PL
Admissions:Selective
Status:open
Opened:2 March 1978

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 3 years ago
-

Overall

Inspected 12 March 2024View full report
URN:120331
UKPRN:10015934
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Hinckley and Bosworth
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Fees for 2026/27

Day fees, per year

£14,895 to £18,465

depending on year group

School Fees September 2026 – August 2027 The Hollies per term including VAT£14,895 a year
Forms 3, 4 and 5 (Years 4-6) per term including VAT£16,215 a year
Senior 1 and above (Years 7 and 13) per term including VAT£18,465 a year

Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.

Private school fees in Warwickshire - 7 schools' published fees side by side

At a Glance

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Secondary Performance (GCSE)

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Twycross House School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

GCSE Subjects Offered

Mathematics94
English Language94
English Literature92
Geography86
Biology76
Chemistry70
Physics58
History54
Spanish50
French38
Classical Civilisation32
Latin26
Religious Studies26
Computer Science18
Art and Design16
Drama14
Classical Greek12
Other Modern Languages3
Music2

2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 1 nearby all-through school

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Keep up with Twycross House School

Getting There

Bus Stops

Assheton Lane (opp)
101m · 2 min walk
Ashby Road (opp)
262m · 4 min walk
Lea Farm (opp)
385m · 6 min walk
Panters Farm (outside)
490m · 8 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
2
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Children hurt
0

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.

No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.

1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

Commute and house prices

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

68%

Available places

383 pupils

566 places

183 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - Atherstone

High pressure
New homes approved:840
Projected new pupils:151

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Atherstone

Across Leicestershire council

Low demand council-wide0.88 applications per place

Places available

8,516

Applications

7,490

Got 1st preference

90.2%

Got preferred school

98.1%

All secondary applications across Leicestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.

Inspection History(4)

12 March 2024
14 January 2020
6 June 2017

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

10

SEN Support

0

EHC Plans

2.6%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

383

Total Pupils

191

Boys

192

Girls

2026 academic year

Questions parents ask about Twycross House School

What are GCSE results like at Twycross House School?

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Twycross House School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

How many pupils go to Twycross House School?

Twycross House School has around 383 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Twycross House School?

Twycross House School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.

How many road collisions happen near Twycross House School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Twycross House School?

Twycross House School is at 1 Main Road, Twycross, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 3PL.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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