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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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