Which is the best primary school in Christchurch?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Twynham Primary School ranks first of 10 ranked primary schools in Christchurch, with 82% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Christchurch ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Christchurch?

10 primary schools in Christchurch published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Primary schools in Christchurch, ranked

The 10 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Twynham Primary School
Free schools

18%

higher standard

82%

expected standard
2
Mudeford Junior School
Community school

15%

higher standard

82%

expected standard
3
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch
Voluntary aided school

15%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
4
Christchurch Junior School
Academy converter

11%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
5
Bransgore Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

6%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
6
The Priory Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school

3%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
7
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School
Foundation school

7%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
8
Burton Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

4%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
9
Somerford Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

41%

expected standard
10
Sopley Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

38%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Christchurch?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Twynham Primary School ranks first of 10 ranked primary schools in Christchurch, with 82% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Christchurch ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Christchurch?: 10 primary schools in Christchurch published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.