Best secondary schools in Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) (2026)
Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Twynham School, in the top 24% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 45.6, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 24% in England |
Twynham School Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) |
50.9 | 53.5 | 62% | Good | |
2 Top 37% in England |
Highcliffe School Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) |
48.5 | 47.0 | 46% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 24% in England |
The Grange School Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) |
39.3 | 36.3 | 33% | Report card |
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What is the best secondary school in Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)?
On exam results over the last three years, Twynham School is the top-ranked secondary school in Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole), in the top 24% 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.