Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Bournemouth, BH11 9EH · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · primary school
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50th of 50 primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.0/10 against 3,899 of them, against 0.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 1 | 62% | 0.04 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Christ The King Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 15.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join SC Clubs and participate in tennis, handball, football, and dance. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 302 pupils against a stated capacity of 369. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the SC Clubs?
What Ofsted said about Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Overview
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is described as a place where "everyone is welcome," characterised by "inclusive relationships based on nurture and respect." While pupils behave well and feel safe, the report states that the "quality of education that pupils receive is not good" because curriculum implementation remains inconsistent. Leaders have an "accurate view of the school" and are driving improvements, but the work to raise standards is "still in the early stages."
Strengths
- Pupils "behave well," are "happy and safe," and "trust staff to support and guide them."
- The "personal development programme for pupils is a strength," with pupils knowing their "moral responsibility to respect and embrace people’s differences."
- Staff "accurately identify and meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)."
- There is a "renewed focus around reading," with early readers becoming "confident, fluent readers" through precise support.
- Attendance has "notably improved" through "innovative strategies," though it remains below national averages.
Areas to improve
- Assessment does not identify whether pupils have learned the curriculum as intended, meaning "gaps in pupils’ understanding are not identified and rectified."
- Staff lack the necessary subject and pedagogical knowledge to "deliver the curriculum securely," preventing pupils from reaching focused goals.
- There is "not sufficient oversight of some areas of curriculum responsibility," leading to inconsistent implementation.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 15% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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