Schools in Christchurch, South West (2025)
13 schools · 6,484 students · 7 local authority, 6 academy · median Pupils on roll 258.
Christchurch, in South West, has 13 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 6,484 students. By level there are 10 primary, 3 secondary; by sector 7 local authority, 6 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Christchurch's schools is 258, above the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
13 of the 13 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Twynham Primary School (86.3, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by Christchurch Infant School (84.9, top 10% of primary schools nationally), and Mudeford Junior School (79.9, top 25% of primary schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Twynham School (1,651 students), Highcliffe School (1,519 students), Highcliffe St Mark Primary School (651 students).
Ranked schools in Christchurch
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 186Twynham Primary SchoolChristchurch · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 215 students
- 285Christchurch Infant SchoolChristchurch · Academy Primary– · 285 students
- 380Mudeford Junior SchoolChristchurch · Local authority Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 255 students
- 479Mudeford Community Infants' SchoolChristchurch · Local authority Primary– · 176 students
- 578Twynham SchoolChristchurch · Academy Secondary53.5 Attainment 8 · 1,651 students
- 668St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, ChristchurchChristchurch · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
- 766Christchurch Junior SchoolChristchurch · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 479 students
- 863Highcliffe SchoolChristchurch · Academy Secondary47.0 Attainment 8 · 1,519 students
- 951Highcliffe St Mark Primary SchoolChristchurch · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 651 students
- 1050The Priory Church of England Primary SchoolChristchurch · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 1135Burton Church of England Primary SchoolChristchurch · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 258 students
- 1221The Grange SchoolChristchurch · Academy Secondary36.3 Attainment 8 · 429 students
- 1310Somerford Primary SchoolChristchurch · Local authority Primary41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 169 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twynham Primary School Christchurch · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 86.3 Top 10% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 215 |
| 2 | Christchurch Infant School Christchurch · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 84.9 Top 10% | – | 285 |
| 3 | Mudeford Junior School Christchurch · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 79.9 Top 25% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 255 |
| 4 | Mudeford Community Infants' School Christchurch · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 78.6 Top 25% | – | 176 |
| 5 | Twynham School Christchurch · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 77.8 Top 25% | 53.5 Attainment 8 | 1,651 |
| 6 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Christchurch · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 67.9 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 199 |
| 7 | Christchurch Junior School Christchurch · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 66.1 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 479 |
| 8 | Highcliffe School Christchurch · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 63.3 Top 50% | 47.0 Attainment 8 | 1,519 |
| 9 | Highcliffe St Mark Primary School Christchurch · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 51.2 Top 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 651 |
| 10 | The Priory Church of England Primary School Christchurch · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 49.7 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 11 | Burton Church of England Primary School Christchurch · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 35.3 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 258 |
| 12 | The Grange School Christchurch · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 20.7 Lower 50% | 36.3 Attainment 8 | 429 |
| 13 | Somerford Primary School Christchurch · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 9.6 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 169 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Christchurch side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Christchurch?
Twynham Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Christchurch with a Success Index (England) of 86.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Christchurch?
Christchurch has 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) educating 6,484 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Christchurch?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Christchurch is 258. Number of pupils in the latest school census.