Highcliffe St Mark 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
Ofsted rated this school Requires Improvement.
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At a Glance
6.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 78%. Maths has remained stable at around 75%. Writing has declined from 75% to 67%.
Class Sizes
29.0
Avg class size
26.7
Infant (KS1)
30.8
KS2
21
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
651 pupils
654 capacity
3 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Christchurch
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Christchurch
Admissions Demand - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Places available
3,915
Applications
3,469
Got 1st preference
89.0%
Got preferred school
97.6%
Primary admissions across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.20476%
Overall absence
12.08791%
Persistent absence
546
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Highcliffe St Mark Primary School
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