Best Catholic Schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
7 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, there are 7 Roman Catholic schools, accounting for 2.5% of all schools, which is below the national average of 3.7%.
- These schools have a high Ofsted rating, with 100.0% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 0 Outstanding and 7 Good out of 7 inspected schools.
- With 4,097 pupils, Catholic schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.88, and 15.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%.
- Achieving 70.4% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2 and a Progress 8 score of 0.15, these schools demonstrate strong performance, with 53.6% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Bournemouth, BH9 3BY
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected90%
Absence4.1%
Pupils420
P/T Ratio22.3
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Bournemouth, BH5 2BX
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected83%
Absence6.4%
Pupils413
P/T Ratio17.9
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Ofsted
Good
Poole, BH12 4DZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected59%
Absence6.0%
Pupils390
P/T Ratio21.1
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
Ofsted
Good
Bournemouth, BH6 4AH
Academy · All-through · Ages 4–18
Progress 8+0.15
Attainment 849.0
KS2 Expected72%
Pupils1,943
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Ofsted
Good
Poole, BH15 3QQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence4.9%
Pupils401
P/T Ratio24.9
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 285 catholic schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 70% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.15 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 49.0 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,549 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.