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Corfe Hills School

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH18 9BGSecondaryAges 13–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2021
Progress 8
+0.01
Above average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#1,496
of 3,141 nationally

About Corfe Hills School

Just over half of parents responding to the most recent Ofsted parent view questionnaire said they would recommend Corfe Hills School, a mixed 13-18 state secondary in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The school is significantly undersubscribed relative to its capacity, with 931 pupils on roll against a total capacity of 1,716, suggesting families in the area have plenty of choice and this school is not the first pick for many. That said, the school has made clear progress since its last graded inspection. In 2017, Ofsted rated it Requires Improvement overall, with leadership and management and sixth-form provision both graded 3. By its most recent graded inspection in 2021, every assessed category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision — had risen to Good. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher James Sankey.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range13 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHigher Blandford Road, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH18 9BG
HeadteacherJames Sankey
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Number of Pupils931
Free School Meals (FSM)17.6%
School Capacity931 / 1,716 (54% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Sept 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Oct 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallSwimming PoolSports HallTennis CourtsScience LabsLibrarySixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

RowingBadmintonFootballRugbyMartial ArtsRounders

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperDuke of EdinburghDramaArt ClubGardeningFilm ClubEco ClubBook ClubChoirModel United NationsYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningMulti-SensoryOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Corfe Hills School

Corfe Hills School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.