Somerford Primary School Catchment Area
Somerford Primary School is a community primary school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 165 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4–11
Age range
165
Pupils
210
Capacity
79%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Somerford Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Somerford Primary 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.
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 →Somerford Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Draper Road, Christchurch, BH23 3AS
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 48.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113736
Other Primary Schools in Christchurch
If Somerford Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Christchurch are the next closest alternatives.
Mudeford Community Infants' School Catchment Area
Community school · BH23 3HH
Mudeford Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BH23 3HP
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
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Frequently Asked Questions — Somerford Primary School
Is Somerford Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Somerford Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 165 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
What is the admissions policy for Somerford Primary School? ▾
Admission to Somerford Primary 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 Somerford Primary School cover? ▾
Somerford 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 Somerford Primary School? ▾
Somerford Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.