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Highcliffe School

Foundation school · Christchurch · BH23 4QD

Ages 11–19 · Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census.

School capacity
1,438
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Ms Judith Potts

Location

Address
Parkside, Highcliffe
Postcode
BH23 4QD
Town
Christchurch
County
Dorset
Local authority
Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset
District
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Constituency
Christchurch
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

Local context

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

Mixed foundation school (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Christchurch, Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions.

Open schools in Christchurch
20
Secondary schools in Christchurch
3
Academies among open schools in Christchurch
30% (6)
Open schools in BH23
21
Secondary in BH23
3

Nearby secondary 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

  • Highcliffe School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Christchurch · BH23 4QD · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–19

    • Att850.6
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+55%
    • Absence7.9%

    0.0 miles away

  • The Grange School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Christchurch · BH23 3AU · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–19

    • Att844.8
    • P80.3
    • EM5+53%
    • Absence17.2%

    1.5 miles away

  • The Arnewood School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Secondary

    New Milton · BH25 6RS · Hampshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att836.9
    • P8-0.8
    • EM5+23%
    • Absence9.7%

    2.6 miles away

  • Twynham School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Christchurch · BH23 1JF · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–19

    • Att849.8
    • P80.2
    • EM5+58%
    • Absence7.6%

    2.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Ms Judith Potts

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