Best Schools in Christchurch
38 schools in Christchurch
Key Facts
- Christchurch has a total of 38 schools, with 72.7% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, compared to the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Christchurch outperform the national average, with 67.9% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally.
- Secondary schools in Christchurch excel at KS4, with a Progress 8 score of 0.09, Attainment 8 score of 49.51, and 56.1% achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- In Christchurch, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.80, with 17.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, and 14.3% having special educational needs.
Top Nurseries in Christchurch
21 nurseries in Christchurch
Top Primary Schools in Christchurch
14 primary schools in Christchurch
Christchurch Junior School
Christchurch, BH23 2AA
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence4.8%
Pupils497
P/T Ratio23.1
Mudeford Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Christchurch, BH23 3HP
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected81%
Absence4.9%
Pupils256
P/T Ratio19.8
Christchurch Learning Centre
Ofsted
Good
Christchurch, BH23 1PJ
PRU · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils24
P/T Ratio3.2
Top Secondary Schools in Christchurch
3 secondary schools in Christchurch
Top Independent Schools in Christchurch
1 independent schools in Christchurch
Frequently Asked Questions
Christchurch has 38 schools, including 14 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 21 nurseries, 1 independent schools, 3 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Christchurch | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 79% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 68% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.09 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 49.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,169 | £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.