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Christchurch Junior School

Academy converter · Christchurch · BH23 2AA

Ages 7–11 · 479 pupils · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

67%

Overall absence

4.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2022-06-26

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)67%
Higher standard (RWM)13%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
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 absence4.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)8.1%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
3.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.6%
Enrolments in measure
504

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 fill97%

479 pupils · 496 places

Pupils on roll
479
Boys / girls
260 / 219
School capacity
496
Capacity fill
479 / 496 (97%)
Free school meals
16.1%
FSM pupils
77
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: TWYNHAM LEARNING
Academy trust
TWYNHAM LEARNING
Sponsor
Twynham Learning Federation
Headteacher
Mr Sam Fuller

Location

Address
Clarendon Road
Postcode
BH23 2AA
Town
Christchurch
County
Dorset
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
District
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Constituency
Christchurch
Urban/rural
Urban: 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 7–11, in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 479 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 16.1%.

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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole LA
117
Primary in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole LA
66

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

  • Christchurch Infant School

    Academy converter · Primary

    Christchurch · BH23 2AE · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 5–7

    • FSM8.8%

    0.0 miles away

  • The Priory Church of England Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Christchurch · BH23 1HX · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 4–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM6.1%
    • Demand0.93

    0.6 miles away

  • Twynham Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Free schools · Primary

    Christchurch · BH23 2NH · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 4–11

    • KS276%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM12.6%
    • Demand1.34

    0.8 miles away

  • Stourfield Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bournemouth · BH6 5JS · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 5–7

    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM11.5%
    • Demand0.84

    1.0 miles away

  • Stourfield Junior School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bournemouth · BH6 5JG · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 7–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM16.6%

    1.0 miles away

  • Mudeford Community Infants' School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Christchurch · BH23 3HH · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM10.8%
    • Demand1.00

    1.4 miles away

  • Somerford Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Christchurch · BH23 3AS · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 4–11

    • KS245%
    • Absence8.3%
    • FSM46.7%
    • Demand0.92

    1.4 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Sam Fuller
Telephone
01202485579
Website
www.cjsdorset.org

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