SchoolScoresChristchurch Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of TWYNHAM LEARNING
Clarendon Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AA
01202 485579 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 December 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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 5 May 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
124 pupils in this year group.
70% — 7 points above the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 84% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
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.
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 6th highest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 20.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 9th highest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 13.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 19.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Lower than 66% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Lower than 73% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 3rd highest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 71% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.4 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 1st highest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.2 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 11 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 38% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 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 Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2014, before conversion)
- 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 1.5 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 Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Christchurch Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 December 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 5 May 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Christchurch Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145428.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.