Twycross House School
Atherstone, Warwickshire · CV9 3PL
Twycross House is a long-established independent day school for ages 4–18, set across 14 acres of countryside on the Leicestershire–Warwickshire border. It educates approximately 500 pupils across its pre-prep (The Hollies) and senior school, offering a broad co-educational environment. The school emphasizes traditional pastoral care and community ethos within spacious rural grounds, combining academic rigour with substantial co-curricular provision.
- →Rural setting with extensive grounds and space for outdoor learning and play
- →Long-established feeder system from on-site pre-prep (The Hollies) ensuring smooth transitions
- →Strong focus on music, drama, and the arts alongside academic subjects
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in a traditional, pastoral co-educational environment with strong emphasis on all-round development. Families valuing a quieter, rural location and a balanced academic and activities programme will find it appealing.
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Contact & visit
1 Main Road, Twycross
Atherstone, Warwickshire
CV9 3PL
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Twycross House School?
Day fees at Twycross House School are approximately £18,465 per year (2026/27).
How do you get into Twycross House School?
Twycross House School admits pupils at 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Twycross House School's exam results?
At Twycross House School, 36.1% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 44.3% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Twycross House School a boarding school?
Twycross House School is a day school in Atherstone and does not offer boarding.
What is Twycross House School's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Twycross House School “Outstanding” (2024).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong community and pastoral care in rural setting
✓Excellent arts and music provision with regular performances
✓Seamless transition through on-site pre-prep feeder school
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted; limited external validation of quality