Highcliffe School Catchment Area
Highcliffe School is a academy converter secondary school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1565 pupils, and a capacity of 1461 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–19
Age range
1,565
Pupils
1,461
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Highcliffe School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Highcliffe 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.
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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.
Find Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole catchment area documents →Highcliffe School — School Information
- Full address
- Parkside, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 4QD
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 14.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136763
Other Secondary Schools in Christchurch
If Highcliffe School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Christchurch are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Highcliffe School
Is Highcliffe School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Highcliffe School currently has 1565 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1461 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Highcliffe School? ▾
Admission to Highcliffe 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 Highcliffe School cover? ▾
Highcliffe School is a secondary school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Highcliffe School? ▾
Highcliffe School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.