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Christchurch Junior School Catchment Area

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

Christchurch Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 497 pupils, and a capacity of 496 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

7–11

Age range

497

Pupils

496

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Christchurch Junior School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Christchurch Junior School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 497 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 496 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Christchurch Junior School — School Information

Full address
Clarendon Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AA
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
15.9% of pupils
DfE URN
145428

Other Primary Schools in Christchurch

If Christchurch Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Christchurch are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Christchurch Junior School

Is Christchurch Junior School oversubscribed?

Yes — Christchurch Junior School currently has 497 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 496 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Christchurch Junior School?

Admission to Christchurch Junior School is managed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Christchurch Junior School cover?

Christchurch Junior School is a primary school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Christchurch Junior School?

Christchurch Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.