The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 413
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 15.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Head
- Mr Simon Lennon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
St James's Square, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2BX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBournemouth Collegiate School
Independent · 646m away
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 791m away
King's Park Academy
Primary · 832m away
Avonbourne Girls Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bethany Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Park School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School currently has 413 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School take?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is in Bournemouth, BH5 2BX, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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