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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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