Christchurch Learning Centre
URN: 134374 • Christchurch BH23 1PJ
Overview
- Name
- Christchurch Learning Centre
- URN
- 134374
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Philip Gavin (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01202471410
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 29 Stour Road, Christchurch BH23 1PJ
Summary
Christchurch Learning Centre is a maintained Pupil Referral Unit located in Christchurch, serving a mixed-gender cohort of 24 pupils, with a capacity of 40. The centre provides education for students who have been permanently excluded from mainstream schools or who cannot sustain a full-time placement due to medical or emotional needs. The ethos of the centre is focused on "preparing all for the next steps in their journey to success," ensuring that each pupil receives tailored support.
The centre operates across two sites: Stour Road and Stour Cottage. Stour Road caters to pupils who have been excluded from mainstream education, helping them to re-engage with learning and work towards reintegration into a mainstream or special school. Stour Cottage focuses on students facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges, often referred by health professionals for targeted support while remaining on roll with their mainstream school.
Christchurch Learning Centre collaborates with various professionals, including the BCP Inclusion Team and CAMHS, to provide comprehensive support. The dedicated staff, including the Head Teacher and several Deputy Safeguarding Leads, work to create a nurturing environment that prioritises both educational and emotional development.
The centre operates across two sites: Stour Road and Stour Cottage. Stour Road caters to pupils who have been excluded from mainstream education, helping them to re-engage with learning and work towards reintegration into a mainstream or special school. Stour Cottage focuses on students facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges, often referred by health professionals for targeted support while remaining on roll with their mainstream school.
Christchurch Learning Centre collaborates with various professionals, including the BCP Inclusion Team and CAMHS, to provide comprehensive support. The dedicated staff, including the Head Teacher and several Deputy Safeguarding Leads, work to create a nurturing environment that prioritises both educational and emotional development.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Curriculum (other)
- Art (other)
- Careers (other)
- Duke of Edinburgh (other)
- English (other)
- Policies & Guidance (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy (60.2)
- Portfield School (52.9)
- Homefield School (45.2)
- The Cricket School (45.2)
- The Cricket School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 40
- Pupils
- 24
- Boys
- 13
- Girls
- 11
- FSM %
- 45.80
- Open date
- 2003-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 24 | 13 | 11 | 40 | 45.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 40 | 55.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 40 | 31.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 40 | 31.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 19 | 14 | 5 | 40 | 52.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 40 | 29.20 |
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