Christchurch Infant School
URN: 113734 • Christchurch BH23 2AE
Overview
- Name
- Christchurch Infant School
- URN
- 113734
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 67.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Suzy Hayward (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Addiscombe Road, Christchurch BH23 2AE
Summary
Christchurch Infant School is a community school located in the picturesque town of Christchurch, serving a mixed-gender population of 313 pupils with a capacity of 360. The school is dedicated to fostering a caring and inclusive environment, where high expectations are paired with a supportive ethos. The staff, led by Headteacher Miss Tobin, aim to provide each child with a strong foundation for their education, celebrating individual talents and offering a variety of enriching experiences.
The curriculum is designed to encourage curiosity and independence, instilling a lifelong love for learning. The school emphasizes the importance of resilience, confidence, and empathy, preparing children for future challenges. Additionally, Christchurch Infant School promotes sustainability and environmental awareness, helping students understand their role in protecting the planet.
As part of the Twynham Learning Trust, Christchurch Infant School collaborates closely with Christchurch Junior School to ensure a seamless transition for students as they progress in their education. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, creating a safe and nurturing community for families.
The curriculum is designed to encourage curiosity and independence, instilling a lifelong love for learning. The school emphasizes the importance of resilience, confidence, and empathy, preparing children for future challenges. Additionally, Christchurch Infant School promotes sustainability and environmental awareness, helping students understand their role in protecting the planet.
As part of the Twynham Learning Trust, Christchurch Infant School collaborates closely with Christchurch Junior School to ensure a seamless transition for students as they progress in their education. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, creating a safe and nurturing community for families.
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Key details
- LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Age range
- 5 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 313
- Boys
- 164
- Girls
- 149
- FSM %
- 10.50
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 313 | 164 | 149 | 360 | 10.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 313 | 164 | 149 | 360 | 10.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 349 | 192 | 157 | 360 | 13.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 349 | 192 | 157 | 360 | 13.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 348 | 189 | 159 | 360 | 14.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 356 | 178 | 178 | 360 | 9.80 |
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