Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Bournemouth
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Bournemouth. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 14th-highest of the 27 schools in Bournemouth with published results, and 6,591st of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School in detail
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "A very warm welcome to Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School . We are immensely proud of our Christ-centred learning community, which is guided and inspired by our Mission Statement. This statement is not just words-it is lived out each day by all members of our school family."
The school runs after-school care until 5:30pm.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole; and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 92% in reading and 89% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 42 families put Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 126 named it as one of their preferences, for 48 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School are Pokesdown Community Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 76% reading, 68% maths); St James' Church of England Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 81% reading, 80% maths); King's Park Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 66% reading, 77% maths); and Avonwood Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 88% maths).
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Pokesdown Community Primary SchoolSt James' Church of England Primary AcademyKing's Park AcademyAvonwood Primary School
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School (as of September 2025): 93% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 57% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (95%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (57%).
Who goes there
13.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 51.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (25%), Black (21%) and Asian (10%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Pokesdown Rail Station, about 510 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Parkwood Road (w-bound), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 416 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (223), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School are Avonbourne Girls Academy (0.7 miles), Avonbourne Boys' Academy (0.8 miles), Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (1.7 miles) and St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School (1.7 miles).
Avonbourne Girls AcademyAvonbourne Boys' AcademyLivingstone Academy BournemouthSt Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Corpus Christi creates a welcoming environment where every child feels valued and believed in. The school excels at tailoring teaching to meet individual needs, whether pupils are learning English as an additional language, have additional needs, or need extra challenge. Pupils develop not just academically but as confident, compassionate young people ready for their next stage.
Key Strengths
- Excellent support for pupils with English as an additional language and those with special educational needs, with tailored provision helping them progress significantly
- Strong phonics teaching and love of reading, with pupils learning to read confidently and fluently
- Well-planned character education and leadership opportunities that develop confidence and responsibility
- High staff expectations and warm relationships that help pupils show resilience and develop deep curriculum knowledge
- Thoughtful approach to celebrating diverse cultures and teaching British values
Areas for Improvement
- Staff workload and well-being concerns affecting some staff morale - the school needs to develop more effective support strategies
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong systems and a positive culture that prioritises pupil safety and welfare.
Extracurricular Activities
Debating, role models programme (St Oscar Romero), caring cadets (peer support), Red Cross fundraising walk to Boscombe pier, Corpus Christi feast day celebrations, beach litter picking, before-school and after-school clubs
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is a warm and nurturing place where pupils from diverse backgrounds thrive and make tremendous progress from their starting points. The school has successfully maintained good standards with a broad, challenging curriculum and strong support for all learners.
At a Glance
13.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
40 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 92% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 89% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 86% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.7
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
31.8
KS2
16
Total classes
8 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Staff Training Day - Friday 2nd October
29 Sep 2026
Classroom Teacher Vacancy
14 Jul 2026
Uniform Sale - Wednesday 29th July - 1pm to 3pm and Thursday 30th July 9.30am to 11.30am
9 Jul 2026
Vacancies
5 Feb 2026
Corpus Christi is awarded the Platinum School Games Mark
26 Sep 2025
Pre-School Opening 8th September 2025
10 Feb 2025
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Term dates
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole; for families living there:
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's school travel policy: Home to school transport policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 63
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 20
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 63 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 20 serious and 42 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is 24 (the median across 117 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
416 pupils
420 places
4 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bournemouth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bournemouth
Across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Places available
3,809
Applications
3,148
Got 1st preference
92.2%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
65
SEN Support
24
EHC Plans
19.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
459
Total Pupils
236
Boys
223
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
25
Teachers
18.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,269
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,106
Per pupil
£2337k
Total funding
£88k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5%
Overall absence
14.4%
Persistent absence
389
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School?
Classes at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School average 28.7 pupils (2025/26). 8 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School has around 459 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School?
5.5% of sessions were missed at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 14.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's coordinated admissions process, naming Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 63 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 20 serious and 42 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is 24 (the median across 117 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is at St James's Square, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2BX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)