SchoolScoresChristchurch Infant School
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 7 · Mixed
Part of TWYNHAM LEARNING
Addiscombe Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AE
01202 485851 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 8 May 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 74 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 64 |
| Of those, offered a place | 64 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 159 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Admissions dates and schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 10th highest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 20.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 13.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 19.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Lower than 47% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 7.9 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.33% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 49% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.5 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 78% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.5 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 11 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 48% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.8% | 13.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Christchurch Junior School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Priory CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Twynham Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stourfield Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Stourfield Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Katharine's CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mudeford Community Infants' School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024
- Somerford Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burton CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James' CofE Primary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Christchurch Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Christchurch Infant School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 May 2014.
Is Christchurch Infant School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 64 families put Christchurch Infant School as their first choice for 74 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 64 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150991.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.