SchoolScoresBest primary schools in Christchurch
How this list works. Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of key stage 2, averaged over up to the last three years and weighted by the number of pupils each year. Only years with at least 10 pupils count, and a school needs at least one such year to be ranked. Independent schools, special schools and alternative provision are not ranked because their results aren't comparable. Ofsted outcomes are shown alongside but are not part of the ranking. Full methodology.
| # | School | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mudeford Junior School Ofsted: Good (2023) | 82% |
| 2 | Twynham Primary School Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 | 75% |
| 3 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 | 75% |
| 4 | Christchurch Junior School Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 | 72% |
| 5 | The Priory CofE Primary School Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention | 67% |
| 6 | Bransgore CofE Primary School Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected | 67% |
| 7 | Highcliffe St Mark Primary School Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) | 57% |
| 8 | Burton CofE Primary School Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected | 57% |
| 9 | Sopley Primary School Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 | 42% |
| 10 | Somerford Primary School Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention | 40% |
Result: met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Source: DfE school performance tables to 2025; Ofsted inspection data.
Page updated 26 September 2026.