Best Faith Schools in Christchurch
4 faith schools found
Key Facts
- In Christchurch, 10.5% of schools, or 4 out of 38, have a faith character, which is below the national average of 13.4%.
- Christchurch faith schools have 1,296 pupils, with 14.8% eligible for free school meals and 4.3% having English as an additional language.
- Ofsted inspections show 50.0% of Christchurch faith schools are Good or Outstanding, with a breakdown of 0 Outstanding, 2 Good, 2 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate out of 4 inspected.
- Faith schools in Christchurch have a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.01, spend £6,479 per pupil, and have a persistent absence rate of 15.6%, with 67.2% of pupils meeting the expected KS2 standard.
BC
Burton Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Christchurch, BH23 7JY
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence6.2%
Pupils286
P/T Ratio22.1
TP
The Priory Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Christchurch, BH23 1HX
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence5.8%
Pupils203
P/T Ratio20.7
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 38 faith schools in Christchurch, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Christchurch | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 67% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.09 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 49.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,479 | £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.