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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Voluntary aided school · Bournemouth · BH5 2BX

Ages 2–11 · 459 pupils · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

KS2 expected (RWM)

83%

Overall absence

6.4%

Admissions demand

0.95 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-01-12

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)83%
Higher standard (RWM)11%
Avg scaled score — reading
108.0
Avg scaled score — maths
107.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
109.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence6.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)18.2%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
5.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.5%
Enrolments in measure
391

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.95 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

40

Places offered

42

1st-preference offers

40

Total preferences (any rank)
118
Preferred offers (top 3)
42
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

459 pupils · 463 places

Pupils on roll
459
Boys / girls
236 / 223
School capacity
463
Capacity fill
459 / 463 (99%)
Free school meals
13.9%
FSM pupils
64
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary aided school

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Portsmouth (rc)
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary aided school
Headteacher
Mr Simon Lennon

Location

Address
St James's Square, Boscombe
Postcode
BH5 2BX
Town
Bournemouth
County
Dorset
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
District
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Constituency
Bournemouth East
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 voluntary aided school (primary), Ages 2–11, in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 459 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 13.9%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Portsmouth (rc).

Open schools in Bournemouth
49
Primary schools in Bournemouth
29
Academies among open schools in Bournemouth
76% (37)
Open schools in BH5
3
Primary in BH5
2
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 BournemouthNear BH5

  • Pokesdown Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bournemouth · BH5 2AS · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 4–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM16.5%
    • Demand1.23

    0.3 miles away

  • St James' Church of England Primary Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bournemouth · BH7 6DW · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 4–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM16.6%
    • Demand0.91

    0.5 miles away

  • King's Park Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Bournemouth · BH1 4NB · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 4–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM29.0%
    • Demand0.87

    0.5 miles away

  • Avonwood Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bournemouth · BH7 6NB · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 4–11

    • KS281%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM9.4%
    • Demand1.71

    0.7 miles away

  • Bethany Church of England Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bournemouth · BH1 4DJ · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 7–11

    • KS243%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM45.5%

    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

    1.1 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%

    1.1 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Simon Lennon
Telephone
01202427544
Website
www.cccpschool.co.uk

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