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Highcliffe St Mark Primary School Catchment Area

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

Highcliffe St Mark Primary School is a foundation primary school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 610 pupils, and a capacity of 654 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

610

Pupils

654

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

Highcliffe St Mark Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Highcliffe St Mark 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: 93% 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 →

Highcliffe St Mark Primary School — School Information

Full address
Greenways, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5AZ
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
6.7% of pupils
DfE URN
134987

Other Primary Schools in Christchurch

If Highcliffe St Mark Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Christchurch are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Highcliffe St Mark Primary School

Is Highcliffe St Mark Primary School oversubscribed?

Highcliffe St Mark Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 654 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Highcliffe St Mark Primary School?

Highcliffe St Mark 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 Highcliffe St Mark Primary School cover?

Highcliffe St Mark Primary School is a primary school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Highcliffe St Mark Primary School?

Highcliffe St Mark Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.