Christchurch Learning Centre

Alternative provision
Local authority maintained
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

29 Stour Road, Christchurch, BH23 1PJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Christchurch Learning Centre is an alternative provision school in Christchurch for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 111 schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 January 2017, report published 10 February 2017

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Pupil numbers and mix

24 pupils on roll, with places for 40

Eligible for free school meals50%

50%, 23.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.2%

4.2%, 17.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support91.7%

91.7%, 76.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan8.3%

8.3%, 2.3 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Christchurch Learning Centre

School	Distance	Ofsted
The Eaglewood School	5 miles	Ofsted: Good
The Quay School	6 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding
Greenwood School	18 miles	Ofsted: Good
The Forum Centre	19 miles	Ofsted: Good
Compass School	20 miles	Ofsted: Good

School details

School type: Pupil referral unit
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mr Philip Gavin
Phone: 01202471410
Website: clc.dorset.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: 29 Stour Road, Christchurch, BH23 1PJ
Local authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
URN: 134374

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.