There are 23 schools in Christchurch (excluding independent schools), including 17 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, and 1 serving sixth-form education. Christchurch has 1 school with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Christchurch under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Christchurch
| Total Schools | 23 |
| Total Pupils | 12,124 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 21.56 |
| Median Free School Meals | 16% |
The median school in Christchurch has 16% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 44th highest figure in Dorset. This represents about 2,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 6 of Christchurch's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Christchurch is 21.56 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 14th highest ratio in Dorset, and the 837th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the South West region of the UK.
The 1 schools in Christchurch operating with pupil referral units offer 16 PRU places to the local area.
Primaries
17
5.88% Outstanding • 88% Good
Secondaries
5
20% Outstanding • 80% Good
Sixth Forms
1
0% Outstanding • 100% Good
Most of Christchurch's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 15 schools or 88% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between low and very low - about 24% and 12% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 35% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Christchurch's primary schools most commonly have a very high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bransgore Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 339 |
Good |
Very high |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| Burton Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 316 |
Good |
Very low |
High |
Church of England | |
| Christchurch Infant School | 5–7 yrs | 360 |
Outstanding |
High |
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| Christchurch Junior School | 7–11 yrs | 496 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
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| Highcliffe St Mark Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 654 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| Mudeford Community Infants' School | 4–7 yrs | 180 |
Good |
High |
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| Mudeford Junior School | 7–11 yrs | 264 |
Good |
High |
High |
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| New Milton Infant School | 4–7 yrs | 270 |
Good |
Low |
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| New Milton Junior School | 7–11 yrs | 372 |
Good |
Low |
Good |
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| Somerford Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 270 |
Good |
Very low |
Good |
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| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch | 5–11 yrs | 235 |
Good |
Very high |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |
| St Katharine's Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 501 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School | 4–18 yrs | 1,650 |
Good |
Low |
Roman Catholic | ||
| Stourfield Infant School | 5–7 yrs | 360 |
Requires improvement |
Very high |
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| Stourfield Junior School | 7–11 yrs | 500 |
Good |
Low |
High |
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| The Priory Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
High |
High |
Church of England | |
| Twynham Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 236 |
Good |
Very high |
Most of Christchurch's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 4 schools or 80% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between good and high - about 40% and 40% of secondary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Christchurch's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highcliffe School | 11–19 yrs | 1,461 |
Good |
Good |
Low |
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| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School | 4–18 yrs | 1,650 |
Good |
High |
Low |
Roman Catholic | |
| The Arnewood School | 11–18 yrs | 1,200 |
Good |
Low |
Very low |
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| The Grange School | 11–19 yrs | 769 |
Good |
Good |
Very low |
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| Twynham School | 11–19 yrs | 1,650 |
Outstanding |
High |
Low |
Most of Christchurch's sixth form schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total. Attainment is high - 100% of sixth form schools fall under this category. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Christchurch's sixth form schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School | 4–18 yrs | 1,650 |
Good |
High |
Low |
Roman Catholic |
Most of Christchurch's pupil referral units have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Christchurch's pupil referral units most commonly have a very low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Learning Centre | 11–16 yrs | 40 |
Good |
Very low |