Highcliffe School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Christchurch, BH23 4QD
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 37% in England
11 of 22 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils
1,519
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
7.0%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 48.0 | 50.6 | 47.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47% | 55% | 46% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.2 | 4.9 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.9 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 43% | 61% | 48% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.18 | -0.05 | — |
75% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Grange School · 1.5 mi · Report card · Bottom 24% in England
- The Arnewood School · 2.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 13% in England
- Twynham School · 2.8 mi · Good · Top 24% in England
- St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School · 3.5 mi · Good · Top 41% in England
- Avonbourne Boys' Academy · 4.6 mi · Outstanding · Top 34% in England
- Avonbourne Girls Academy · 4.6 mi · Not judged · Top 23% in England
Best secondary schools in Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) · Best secondary schools in Dorset
The neighbourhood
Highcliffe School is in West Highcliffe (typical home £450,000, crime very low).
What is Highcliffe School's Ofsted rating?
Highcliffe School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Highcliffe School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Highcliffe School is in the top 37% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.