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Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 9EHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
2 Good · 3 Requires improvement
May 2025
KS2 Results
36%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 42 places
Ranking
#12,896
of 13,686 nationally

About Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Christ The King Catholic Primary School sits in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority, a large area with 66 primary schools. The school currently ranks 50th among them, placing it in the bottom half of the LA's primary league table. For context, the top-performing peers nearby include St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Winton Primary School, and Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, all of which score significantly higher on the same ranking metric. Christ The King is a Roman Catholic state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. It has a capacity of 369 and currently houses 333 pupils, so there is some room. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, receiving 57 applications for 42 places, with 31 first-preference offers made. That suggests local demand remains solid, even if the school's overall standing in the LA has slipped.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressDurdells Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 9EH
HeadteacherSarah Terrey
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Number of Pupils333
Free School Meals (FSM)19.8%
School Capacity333 / 369 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 36 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryICT SuiteForest SchoolPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountryFootballCricketDanceNetballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirCodingGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:10

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

Source: ctkcps.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Christ The King Catholic Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.