Christchurch Junior School
Christchurch, BH23 2AA · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · primary school
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21st 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 — 7.0/10 against 4,017 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 41% | 2.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.79 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Christchurch Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 479 pupils against a stated capacity of 496. 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 do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Christchurch Junior School
Overview
Christchurch Junior School continues to be a good school where pupils enjoy their education and attend well. Staff build positive relationships with pupils, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment where bullying is rare. The curriculum is continuously improving, with particular strength in mathematics and history, though some subjects require further development to ensure pupils gain the depth of knowledge needed to excel.
Strengths
- Pupils are enthusiastic about learning and benefit from a "full range of subjects" and wide-ranging experiences, including sports and clubs.
- The mathematics curriculum is described as "ambitious and effective," with staff checking what pupils know precisely to plan onward teaching.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is making a "demonstrable difference," with accurate identification of needs and precise individual targets.
- Effective pastoral support ensures pupils’ well-being remains a priority, helping them become responsible citizens who "give back to the community."
- Staff workload is considered in decision-making, and staff value the support they receive, particularly those new to the profession.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum enables pupils to "know and remember the depth of knowledge they need to learn well in every subject," as some areas stalled due to COVID-19.
- Leaders must take swift action to ensure all staff use consistent approaches to teach phonics so that a small minority of pupils in Years 3 and 4 can catch up and read consistently well.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving up-to-date training and being quick to identify and support pupils and families who may be at risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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