Schools near Christchurch
Dorset · 20 nearest schools
No schools in Christchurch itself
Christchurch has no schools of its own, so we've mapped the 20 closest, sorted by distance. In rural areas most children travel to a school in a neighbouring town or village - the ones below are your realistic options if you're moving to the area.
6
of 20 in & around Christchurch rated Good or Outstanding
Nearest schools to Christchurch (20)
- Twynham School
Secondary · Ages 11-19 · BH23 1JF · 0.2 km
Ofsted: Good (2024)Attainment 8: 48.4 (2026) - The Priory Church of England Primary School
Primary · Ages 4-11 · BH23 1HX · 0.3 km
Ofsted: Good (2022)New report cardKS2: 73% expected (2025) - Futures Autism Unlimited
Special · Ages 19-25 · BH23 1PH · 0.4 km
- Connie Rothman School
Special · Ages 11-21 · Independent · BH23 1DN · 0.5 km
Attainment 8: 9.5 (2026)Grammar (11-plus) - St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Primary · Ages 4-11 · BH6 4NA · 0.9 km
Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)KS2: 84% expected (2025)86% of first choices got in - Christchurch Junior School
Primary · Ages 7-11 · BH23 2AA · 0.9 km
Ofsted: Good (2014)KS2: 80% expected (2025) - St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
All-through · Ages 4-18 · BH6 4AH · 1.2 km
Ofsted: Good (2023)Attainment 8: 49.2 (2026)92% of first choices got in - Stourfield Junior School
Primary · Ages 7-11 · BH6 5JG · 1.9 km
Ofsted: Good (2013)KS2: 80% expected (2025) - Somerford Primary School
Primary · Ages 4-11 · BH23 3AS · 2.1 km
Ofsted: Good (2021)New report cardKS2: 57% expected (2025) - The Grange School
Secondary · Ages 11-19 · BH23 3AU · 2.1 km
Ofsted: Good (2021)New report cardAttainment 8: 39.8 (2026) - Twynham Primary School
Primary · Ages 4-11 · BH23 2NH · 2.1 km
Ofsted: Good (2019)KS2: 90% expected (2025)69% of first choices got in - Mudeford Junior School
Primary · Ages 7-11 · BH23 3HP · 2.2 km
Ofsted: Good (2023)KS2: 86% expected (2025) - St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · Ages 4-11 · BH7 6DW · 2.8 km
Ofsted: Good (2013)KS2: 81% expected (2025) - St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch
Primary · Ages 5-11 · BH23 3DA · 2.9 km
Ofsted: Good (2015)KS2: 83% expected (2025) - Pokesdown Community Primary School
Primary · Ages 4-11 · BH5 2AS · 3.0 km
Ofsted: Good (2024)KS2: 72% expected (2025)83% of first choices got in - Burton Church of England Primary School
Primary · Ages 4-11 · BH23 7JY · 3.0 km
Ofsted: Requires Improvement (2023)New report cardKS2: 68% expected (2025)
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