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
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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).

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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