Question 1

What schools serve Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There are 20 schools in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole — including Somerford Primary School, Mudeford Community Infants' School, Mudeford Junior School, Burton Church of England Primary School, The Priory Church of England Primary School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Christchurch has 12 primary schools and 3 secondary schools. There are also 5 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Christchurch, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Christchurch schools are set by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Christchurch are set by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Christchurch

Primary Schools in Christchurch (12)

Somerford Primary School

Mudeford Community Infants' School

Mudeford Junior School

Burton Church of England Primary School

The Priory Church of England Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch

Sopley Primary School

Highcliffe St Mark Primary School

Bransgore Church of England Primary School

Twynham Primary School

Christchurch Junior School

Christchurch Infant School

Secondary Schools in Christchurch (3)

Twynham School

Highcliffe School

The Grange School

Other Schools in Christchurch (5)

Portfield School

The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy

Christchurch Learning Centre

Connie Rothman School

Futures Autism Unlimited