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Bransgore Church of England Primary School

Academy converter · Christchurch · BH23 8JH

Ages 4–11 · 351 pupils · Hampshire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

69%

Overall absence

5.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-05-19

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)69%
Higher standard (RWM)16%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
103.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)11.7%
Unauthorised0.4%
Authorised absence
4.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.9%
Enrolments in measure
316

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill104%

351 pupils · 339 places

Pupils on roll
351
Boys / girls
172 / 179
School capacity
339
Capacity fill
351 / 339 (104%)
Free school meals
10.8%
FSM pupils
38
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Winchester
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BRANSGORE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Academy trust
BRANSGORE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Headteacher
Mr Roy Sewell

Location

Address
Ringwood Road, Bransgore
Postcode
BH23 8JH
Town
Christchurch
County
Dorset
Local authority
Hampshire
District
New Forest
Constituency
New Forest West
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Christchurch, Hampshire, 351 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 10.8%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Winchester.

Open schools in Christchurch
20
Primary schools in Christchurch
12
Academies among open schools in Christchurch
30% (6)
Open schools in BH23
21
Primary in BH23
12
Open schools in Hampshire LA
620
Primary in Hampshire LA
423

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ChristchurchNear BH23

  • Sopley Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Christchurch · BH23 8ET · Hampshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence6.1%

    1.9 miles away

  • Burton Church of England Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Christchurch · BH23 7JY · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 4–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence6.2%

    2.2 miles away

  • Highcliffe St Mark Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Foundation school · Primary

    Christchurch · BH23 5AZ · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 3–11

    • KS245%
    • Absence5.5%

    2.5 miles away

  • Somerford Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Christchurch · BH23 3AS · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 4–11

    • KS234%
    • Absence8.3%

    2.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Roy Sewell
Telephone
01425672272
Website
http://www.bransgoreprimaryschool.co.uk

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