Mudeford Junior School Catchment Area
Mudeford Junior School is a community primary school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 256 pupils, and a capacity of 264 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
7-11
Age range
256
Pupils
264
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Mudeford Junior School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Mudeford Junior School?
The catchment area for Mudeford Junior School is the geographic zone Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Mudeford Junior School is set by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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 →Mudeford Junior School: 264 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Mudeford Junior School has a published admission number of 264 places. 256 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 264, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 19.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Christchurch.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole school admissions →
Mudeford Junior School: School Information
- Full address
- Mudeford Lane, Mudeford, Christchurch, BH23 3HP
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7-11 years
- Free school meals
- 19.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113740
Other Primary Schools in Christchurch
If Mudeford Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Christchurch are the next closest alternatives.
Somerford Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BH23 3AS
Mudeford Community Infants' School Catchment Area
Community school · BH23 3HH
Burton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · BH23 7JY
The Priory Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BH23 1HX
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BH23 3DA
Sopley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BH23 8ET
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Mudeford Junior School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Mudeford Junior School
What is the catchment area for Mudeford Junior School? ▾
The catchment area for Mudeford Junior School is the geographic zone Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Mudeford Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
Mudeford Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 264 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Mudeford Junior School? ▾
Admission to Mudeford 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 Mudeford Junior School cover? ▾
Mudeford 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 Mudeford Junior School? ▾
Mudeford Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.