Highcliffe School
URN: 136763 • Christchurch BH23 4QD
Overview
- Name
- Highcliffe School
- URN
- 136763
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- HISP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LTD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Patrick Earnshaw (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01425273381
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Parkside, Christchurch BH23 4QD
Summary
Highcliffe School is a mixed secondary academy located in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, with a current enrolment of 1,565 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,461. The school is committed to the belief that education has the power to transform lives, fostering an environment where students can thrive academically and personally.
The curriculum at Highcliffe School is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, preparing students for future challenges. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities and support services to enhance student learning and well-being. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through various events, including open evenings and career fairs.
Highcliffe School is part of the HISP Multi Academy Trust and places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and support for all students. With a free school meal percentage of 14.6%, the school actively works to ensure that all pupils have access to the resources they need to succeed. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at [highcliffe.school](https://www.highcliffe.school).
The curriculum at Highcliffe School is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, preparing students for future challenges. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities and support services to enhance student learning and well-being. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through various events, including open evenings and career fairs.
Highcliffe School is part of the HISP Multi Academy Trust and places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and support for all students. With a free school meal percentage of 14.6%, the school actively works to ensure that all pupils have access to the resources they need to succeed. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at [highcliffe.school](https://www.highcliffe.school).
Useful links
- Governance and Finance (governance)
- Leave of Absence Request (sen)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- 16-19 Tuition Fund Statement (download)
- Admissions Information (other)
- Key Dates and Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
- Attendance Policy (other)
- Prospectus (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Twynham School (59.2)
- Highcliffe School (45.2)
- The Grange School (45.2)
- Twynham School (45.2)
- The Grange School (40.9)
Key details
- LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HISP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LTD
- Capacity
- 1461
- Pupils
- 1565
- Boys
- 807
- Girls
- 758
- FSM %
- 14.60
- Open date
- 2011-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1565 | 807 | 758 | 1461 | 14.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1509 | 775 | 734 | 1461 | 13.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1535 | 792 | 743 | 1461 | 11.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1535 | 792 | 743 | 1461 | 11.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1516 | 771 | 745 | 1401 | 11.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1463 | 735 | 728 | 1401 | 10.00 |
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