SchoolScoresMudeford Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Mudeford Lane, Mudeford, Christchurch, BH23 3HP
01202 473217 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 February 2023.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
66 pupils in this year group.
82% — 19 points above the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, and 20 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 82% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 15% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 88% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 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. | 107 | 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 5th highest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.5% | 20.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 13.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 19.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Lower than 63% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.7% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. 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 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. 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 6th highest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 44% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.1 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 81% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.8 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 11 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 31% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 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
- Mudeford Community Infants' School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024
- Somerford Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Priory CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Katharine's CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christchurch Infant School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2014, before conversion)
- Christchurch Junior School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burton CofE Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Twynham Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highcliffe St Mark Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Mudeford Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Mudeford Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 February 2023.
How did Mudeford Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 20 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 113740.
- 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.