Highcliffe School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 19
Ofsted: Good

Parkside, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 4QDOpen in maps

Highcliffe School is a secondary school in Christchurch for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 111 schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It ranks 14th of 22 secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 31 October 2017, report published 27 November 2017

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

254 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score47.0

47.0, 0.9 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths45.7%

45.7%, 0.3 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths75.2%

75.2%, 10.4 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc45.7%

45.7%, 5.2 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.26

4.26, 0.17 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

107 students

Average point score per A level entry34.58

34.58, 0.42 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,519 pupils on roll, with places for 1,461

Eligible for free school meals14.2%

14.2%, 12.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.3%

4.3%, 17.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.4%

12.4%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.4%

3.4%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Highcliffe School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Grange School2 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 36.3
The Arnewood School3 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 37.6
Twynham School3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 53.5
Durlston School3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Ballard School3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 32.2

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
HISP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LTD
Age range
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Patrick Earnshaw
Phone
01425273381
Website
highcliffe.school
Address
Parkside, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 4QD
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
URN
136763

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.