Highcliffe St Mark Primary School

About Highcliffe St Mark Primary School

Highcliffe St Mark Primary School is a foundation school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 610 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of Christchurch Learning Partnership and Church of England. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 June 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 6.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole →

School Type

Foundation school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

610 / 654 (93%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 June 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Greenways, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 5AZ

Phone

01425273029

Headteacher

Claire Barker

Website

http://www.highcliffeprimary.dorset.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Christchurch Learning Partnership and Church of England

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Highcliffe St Mark Primary School?

Highcliffe St Mark Primary School is a foundation school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Highcliffe St Mark Primary School have?

Highcliffe St Mark Primary School has 610 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Highcliffe St Mark Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Highcliffe St Mark Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 June 2024).

How does Highcliffe St Mark Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

58% of pupils at Highcliffe St Mark Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Highcliffe St Mark Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Highcliffe St Mark Primary School is part of Christchurch Learning Partnership and Church of England.

Where is Highcliffe St Mark Primary School?

Highcliffe St Mark Primary School is located at Greenways, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 5AZ.