Best Primary Schools in Christchurch
14 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Christchurch, 14 primary schools, which is 36.8% of the total, educate 3,110 pupils with a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.80.
- Of the 11 inspected primary schools in Christchurch, 72.7% are rated Good or Outstanding, with 8 Good and 0 Outstanding schools.
- Primary schools in Christchurch have 67.9% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, outperforming the national average of 61.0%.
- Christchurch primary schools have 17.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, with 14.3% having special educational needs and 5.2% speaking English as an additional language.
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
Mudeford Community Infants' School
Ofsted
Good
Christchurch, BH23 3HH
State · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.0%
Pupils181
P/T Ratio22.6
Somerford Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Christchurch, BH23 3AS
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected45%
Absence8.3%
Pupils165
P/T Ratio16.9
Connie Rothman School
Christchurch, BH23 1DN
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–21
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils32
P/T Ratio–
Twynham Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Christchurch, BH23 2NH
Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected76%
Absence4.2%
Pupils219
P/T Ratio24.3
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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch
Ofsted
Good
Christchurch, BH23 3DA
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence6.8%
Pupils197
P/T Ratio18.3
Christchurch Infant School
Christchurch, BH23 2AE
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils303
P/T Ratio22.3
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 14 primary schools in Christchurch, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Christchurch | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 73% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 68% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 14% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,971 | £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.