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Burton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Burton Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 286 pupils, and a capacity of 316 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

286

Pupils

316

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Burton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Burton Church of England Primary School is managed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole catchment area documents →

Burton Church of England Primary School — School Information

Full address
Campbell Road, Burton, Christchurch, BH23 7JY
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
21% of pupils
DfE URN
113789

Other Primary Schools in Christchurch

If Burton Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Christchurch are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Burton Church of England Primary School

Is Burton Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Burton Church of England Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 316 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Burton Church of England Primary School?

Burton Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Burton Church of England Primary School cover?

Burton Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Burton Church of England Primary School?

Burton Church of England Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.