School finder
The nearest schools to any postcode in England, with Ofsted grades, ages and pupil numbers. Free
30 nearest schools to BH23 3DA
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch 199 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| The Grange School 429 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Somerford Primary School 169 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Mudeford Junior School 255 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Mudeford Community Infants' School 176 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Highcliffe School 1,519 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Burton Church of England Primary School 258 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.4 mi |
| Connie Rothman School 40 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–21 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Christchurch Junior School 479 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Christchurch Learning Centre 24 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Christchurch Infant School 285 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Twynham School 1,651 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Highcliffe St Mark Primary School 651 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.8 mi |
| Twynham Primary School 215 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| St Katharine's Church of England Primary School 435 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 2.1 mi |
| The Stable School 52 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–16 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Bransgore Church of England Primary School 351 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.4 mi |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School 1,967 pupils | All-through | 4–18 | Good Report | 2.5 mi |
| Stourfield Infant School 200 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Good Report | 2.8 mi |
| Stourfield Junior School 445 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Sopley Primary School 71 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Tregonwell Academy 136 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–16 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| The Eaglewood School 67 pupils | Free schools alternative provision | 7–16 | Report | 3.5 mi |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy 404 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.5 mi |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School 417 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.5 mi |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy 846 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 3.6 mi |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy 1,160 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| The Arnewood School 839 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Inadequate Report | 3.6 mi |
| Avonwood Primary School 456 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 3.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single grade. Distances are straight-line, and catchment areas are set by the council or school.
House prices and more for BH23 3DA
Choosing a school: what the list can and can't tell you
The finder lists the schools closest to a postcode as the crow flies, with their type, age range, number of pupils and latest Ofsted outcome. It's a good starting point, but distance alone doesn't decide who gets a place.
Catchment areas and admissions. Every school has admission criteria, set by the council for community schools and by the school itself for academies, free schools and faith schools. Most give priority to looked-after children and siblings, then to distance, but some use catchment maps, faith or aptitude. Last year's "furthest distance offered" figure, which most councils publish, is far more useful than a straight-line distance.
Ofsted ratings. Older reports give a single grade from Outstanding to Inadequate. Ofsted has since moved to report cards that grade several areas separately, so a recently inspected school may read differently. Check the date too: a grade from many years ago may not reflect the school today.
Before you buy for a school, check the council's admissions booklet for the year you'll apply, visit on an open day, and look at the school's own website for its results and oversubscription criteria. Homes in sought-after catchments often sell at a premium, so it's worth being sure.