SchoolScoresCorpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
St James's Square, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH5 2BX
01202 427544 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 March 2015.
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 |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 December 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Bournemouth comparisons use the 22 of its 29 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bournemouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 10th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 14th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 10th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 12th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 31 parents who had raised a concern Joint 10th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 9th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 10%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bournemouth figures pool parents at the Bournemouth schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
67% — 4 points above the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 48 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 42 |
| Of those, offered a place | 42 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 126 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 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.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
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 18th highest of 29 state primary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 20.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 29 state primary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 29 state primary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.4% | 13.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 29 state primary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 53.0% | 19.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 22nd lowest of 29 state primary schools in Bournemouth. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 21st lowest of 29 state primary schools in Bournemouth. Lower than 35% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 29 state primary schools in Bournemouth. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 29 state primary schools in Bournemouth. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 18th highest of 29 state primary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 52% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.8 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 14th highest of 29 state primary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 29 state primary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 73% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 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
- Pokesdown Community Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James' CofE Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- King's Park Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Avonwood Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Clement's and St John's CofE Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- Bethany CofE Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Park School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Stourfield Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Stourfield Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Malmesbury Park Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 March 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 December 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School?
93% of the 40 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 42 families put Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 48 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 42 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 113845.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.