Christchurch Junior School vs St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christchurch Junior School
Christchurch · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
479 students
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Bournemouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
435 students
| Measure | Christchurch Junior School Christchurch, South West | St Katharine's Church of England Primary School Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #476 of 1,695 | #183 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4641 of 15,697 | #1836 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 479 | 435 |
| Pupils on roll | 479 | 435 |
| Free school meals | 16.1% | 5.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Christchurch | Bournemouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cjsdorset.org | www.stkatharinesceprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Katharine's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 66.1).
- •St Katharine's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 70%).
- •Christchurch Junior School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 435.
- •Christchurch Junior School is a academy school while St Katharine's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Christchurch Junior School better than St Katharine's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Katharine's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (82.2 vs 66.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Christchurch Junior School and St Katharine's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Christchurch and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christchurch Junior School: 479. St Katharine's Church of England Primary School: 435. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christchurch Junior School and St Katharine's Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Christchurch Junior School is 476th of 1,695 and St Katharine's Church of England Primary School is 183rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).