Schools in Christchurch
20 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highcliffe School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–19 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Grange School Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–19 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Twynham School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 11–19 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (12)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bransgore Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Burton Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Christchurch Junior School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Mudeford Community Infants' School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Mudeford Junior School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Somerford Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sopley Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Highcliffe St Mark Primary School Foundation school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Christchurch Infant School Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 5–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Twynham Primary School Free schools | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (5)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Learning Centre Pupil referral unit | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–16 | — |
| Connie Rothman School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–21 | — |
| Futures Autism Unlimited Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 18–25 | — |
| Portfield School Non-maintained special school | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–19 | — |
| The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 16–25 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.