Schools in Christchurch
There are 20 schools in Christchurch on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 12 primary and 3 secondary schools, across 2 local authorities. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Christchurch (12)
- Bransgore Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BH23 8JH
- Burton Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · BH23 7JY
- Christchurch Infant SchoolAcademy converter · BH23 2AE
- Christchurch Junior SchoolAcademy converter · BH23 2AA
- Highcliffe St Mark Primary SchoolFoundation school · BH23 5AZ
- Mudeford Community Infants' SchoolCommunity school · BH23 3HH
- Mudeford Junior SchoolCommunity school · BH23 3HP
- Somerford Primary SchoolCommunity school · BH23 3AS
- Sopley Primary SchoolCommunity school · BH23 8ET
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, ChristchurchVoluntary aided school · BH23 3DA
- The Priory Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BH23 1HX
- Twynham Primary SchoolFree schools · BH23 2NH
Secondary schools in Christchurch (3)
- Highcliffe SchoolAcademy converter · BH23 4QD
- The Grange SchoolAcademy sponsor led · BH23 3AU
- Twynham SchoolAcademy converter · BH23 1JF
Other phases in Christchurch (5)
- Christchurch Learning CentrePupil referral unit · BH23 1PJ
- Connie Rothman SchoolOther independent special school · BH23 1DN
- Futures Autism UnlimitedSpecial post 16 institution · BH23 1PH
- Portfield SchoolNon-maintained special school · BH23 6BP
- The Fortune Centre of Riding TherapySpecial post 16 institution · BH23 8EE
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Christchurch?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 20 open schools with a Christchurch address (as of 5 June 2026), including 12 primary and 3 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Christchurch guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Christchurch?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.