Bransgore Church of England Primary School, Christchurch
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school creates a nurturing environment where all children feel valued and cared for. Reading is prioritised, and pupils develop strong knowledge across subjects. The school excels at supporting vulnerable pupils, including those with special needs and disadvantaged pupils, helping them progress well and build confidence.
Key Strengths
- Reading is prioritised effectively with skilled staff ensuring pupils learn to read fluently
- Behaviour and attendance are strong, with pupils showing respect and enthusiasm for learning
- Comprehensive personal development programme that builds confident, kind citizens who understand diversity and fundamental British values
- Excellent support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, helping them progress well from their starting points
- Early years provision gets children off to a positive start with high-quality staff interactions
Areas for Improvement
- Writing fluency needs development, particularly in spelling and letter formation
- Leaders are still working to ensure staff check pupils' understanding consistently across all lessons
- Early years curriculum design is being refined to better identify gaps in children's knowledge
- Wider curriculum knowledge is more detailed in some subjects than others
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports tournaments, musical performances, local celebrations, art workshops, voting and democratic participation activities
Bransgore Church of England Primary School is a welcoming primary school where pupils achieve well overall and are well prepared for the next stage of their education. The school has a calm, kind atmosphere with strong relationships between staff and pupils.
At a Glance
10.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 77%. Maths has improved from 69% to 79%. Writing has improved from 73% to 77%.
Class Sizes
25.5
Avg class size
25.8
Infant (KS1)
25.4
KS2
11
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
351 pupils
339 capacity
12 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Christchurch
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Christchurch
Admissions Demand - Hampshire
Places available
15,583
Applications
13,385
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Hampshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.14545%
Overall absence
9.1195%
Persistent absence
318
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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