Christchurch Junior School
URN: 113733 • Christchurch BH23 2AA
Overview
- Name
- Christchurch Junior School
- URN
- 113733
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Adorian (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Clarendon Road, Christchurch BH23 2AA
Summary
Christchurch Junior School is a mixed community school located in Christchurch, Dorset, with a current enrollment of 502 pupils and a capacity of 496. As a 4-form-entry junior academy, it is part of the Twynham Learning multi-academy trust. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where children are encouraged to achieve high academic standards while developing resilience and a love for learning.
The curriculum at Christchurch Junior School is designed to be broad and balanced, aligning with the National Curriculum while incorporating a variety of enriching experiences. Subjects offered include English, Maths, Science, and the arts, alongside opportunities for physical education and personal, social, health, and economic education. The school aims to engage fully with the community, ensuring that students graduate as motivated individuals ready for secondary education.
With a commitment to the values of Belonging, Achieving, and Growing, Christchurch Junior School strives to provide an inclusive atmosphere where every child can thrive. The school's leadership emphasizes the importance of collaboration between staff, students, and families to create a nurturing educational experience.
The curriculum at Christchurch Junior School is designed to be broad and balanced, aligning with the National Curriculum while incorporating a variety of enriching experiences. Subjects offered include English, Maths, Science, and the arts, alongside opportunities for physical education and personal, social, health, and economic education. The school aims to engage fully with the community, ensuring that students graduate as motivated individuals ready for secondary education.
With a commitment to the values of Belonging, Achieving, and Growing, Christchurch Junior School strives to provide an inclusive atmosphere where every child can thrive. The school's leadership emphasizes the importance of collaboration between staff, students, and families to create a nurturing educational experience.
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Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 496
- Pupils
- 502
- Boys
- 264
- Girls
- 238
- FSM %
- 9.60
- Open date
- Close date
- 2018-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-12-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 502 | 264 | 238 | 496 | 9.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 502 | 264 | 238 | 496 | 9.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 502 | 264 | 238 | 496 | 9.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 502 | 264 | 238 | 496 | 9.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 502 | 264 | 238 | 496 | 9.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 502 | 264 | 238 | 496 | 9.60 |
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