Christchurch Infant School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Christchurch, South West BH23 2AE · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
#139 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#1436 of 15,697 nationally
About Christchurch Infant School
Christchurch Infant School is a academy primary located in Christchurch, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 5–7. In 2025 it enrolled 285 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 84.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 139th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (85th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 285; capacity filled 79.2%.
There are 13 schools in Christchurch; Christchurch Infant School ranks 2nd of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)8.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Christchurch Infant School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 285
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 8.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 79.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Christchurch Infant School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Christchurch Junior School
Christchurch · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
479 students · 52 m away
Twynham School
Christchurch · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,651 students · 758 m away
The Priory Church of England Primary School
Christchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students · 1.0 km away
Twynham Primary School
Christchurch · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
215 students · 1.2 km away
Stourfield Infant School
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
200 students · 1.6 km away
Stourfield Junior School
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
445 students · 1.6 km away
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Bournemouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
435 students · 1.8 km away
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
Bournemouth · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,967 students · 1.9 km away
The Grange School
Christchurch · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
429 students · 2.2 km away
Mudeford Community Infants' School
Christchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
176 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Yatton Church of England Junior School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
285 students
St Stephen Churchtown Academy
St Austell · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
284 students
Minehead First School
Minehead · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
286 students
Lyngford Park Primary School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
284 students
Dartington Church of England Academy
Totnes · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
286 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Tetbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
282 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Christchurch Infant School a good school?
Christchurch Infant School has a Success Index (England) of 84.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #139 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Christchurch Infant School rank in South West?
Christchurch Infant School ranks #139 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #1436 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Christchurch Infant School?
Christchurch Infant School had 285 students in 2025.
Is Christchurch Infant School a primary school or a secondary school?
Christchurch Infant School is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–7. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Christchurch Infant School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Christchurch Infant School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.