Christchurch Infant School
Details
| Age Range | 5-7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Address | Addiscombe Road, BH23 2AE |
| School Website | www.christchurchinf.dorset.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1202485851 |
| URN | 113734 |
School Census
| Total | 324 |
| Girls/Boys | 141/183 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 43.5%/56.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 41 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/05/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/05/2014 | Outstanding |
| 12/05/2009 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/05/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 12/05/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 184 |
| As First Preference | 79 |
| As second preference | 50 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 94 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 79 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 205 |
| As First Preference | 87 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 96 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 87 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 206 |
| As First Preference | 77 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 56 |
| Total Offers Made | 96 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 77 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 232 |
| As First Preference | 87 |
| As second preference | 72 |
| As third preference | 59 |
| Total Offers Made | 111 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 87 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 205 |
| As First Preference | 98 |
| As second preference | 66 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 97 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 181 |
| As First Preference | 77 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 108 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 77 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 208 |
| As First Preference | 105 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 101 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 230 |
| As First Preference | 135 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 119 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 257 |
| As First Preference | 163 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 118 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 258 |
| As First Preference | 160 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 118 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 246 |
| As First Preference | 160 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 119 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 71% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 29% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 79% |
| no | 21% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 75.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Christchurch Junior School
(0.04 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Clarendon Road, , BH23 2AA
Twynham School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sopers Lane, , BH23 1JF
The Priory Church of England Primary School
(0.61 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wick Lane, , BH23 1HX