Best primary schools in Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) (2026)
Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) has 8 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Mudeford Junior School, in the top 6% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 65%, against 62% for England. 1 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 6% in England |
Mudeford Junior School Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) |
82% | 82% | 15% | Good | |
2 Top 17% in England |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) · Roman Catholic |
75% | 74% | 15% | No rating | |
3 Top 17% in England |
Twynham Primary School Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) |
75% | 82% | 18% | No rating | |
4 Top 23% in England |
Christchurch Junior School Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) |
72% | 70% | 11% | No rating | |
5 Top 37% in England |
The Priory Church of England Primary School Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) · Church of England |
67% | 62% | 3% | Report card | |
6 Bottom 35% in England |
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) · Church of England |
57% | 58% | 7% | Requires improvement | |
7 Bottom 30% in England |
Burton Church of England Primary School Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) · Church of England |
56% | 53% | 4% | Report card | |
8 Bottom 5% in England |
Somerford Primary School Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) |
40% | 41% | 0% | Report card |
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What is the best primary school in Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)?
On exam results over the last three years, Mudeford Junior School is the top-ranked primary school in Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole), in the top 6% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.