Christchurch primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 73% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above the England average of 62%. 21% achieve the higher standard, nearly triple the national average of 8%. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch, Mudeford Junior School, and The Priory Church of England Primary School are among the top-performing options serving this coastal town. With 13 schools available, families in Christchurch benefit from a mix of church and community schools, though 77% are rated Good or Outstanding compared to England's 90%. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Bransgore Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #11 | Sopley Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Burton Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Christchurch Infant School | State | Primary | 5-7 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Primary • 5-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Christchurch Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Highcliffe St Mark Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Parkfield School | State | All-through | 4-18+ years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • All-through • 4-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Mudeford Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Mudeford Community Infants' School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #10 | Somerford Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Twynham Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | The Priory Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
