Christ The King Catholic Primary School
90%
Capacity
333
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 333 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 369 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Christ The King Catholic Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Terrey, it falls under Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12896th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 50th out of 50 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 42 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
Christ The King Catholic Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is mixed, with 58% recommending the school (36 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christ The King Catholic Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Forest School, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Cricket, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Coding, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Christ The King Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Durdells Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 9EH |
| Headteacher | Sarah Terrey |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Number of Pupils | 333 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.8% |
| School Capacity | 333 / 369 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 May 2025Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (36%)
12896th of 13,686
Nationally
1358th of 1,469
In South West
50th of 50
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
36%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
46%
'23/24
36%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
36 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed42
57
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Christ The King Catholic Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
Durdells Avenue, Bournemouth
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 9EH
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