Mudeford Junior School
Mudeford Lane, Mudeford, Christchurch, BH23 3HPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Mudeford Junior School is a primary school in Christchurch for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 111 schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It ranks 2nd of 10 primary schools in Christchurch. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 February 2023, report published 19 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2023
'The needs of the children come first' and 'my child is thriving' are views shared by many parents and carers and show what it is like to be a pupil at Mudeford Junior School. Pupils flourish at this school and are proud to be part of it. Staff create a calm and productive atmosphere with a sense of fun. Leaders have high expectations for pupils' achievement. Pupils benefit from a well- developed curriculum. They enjoy learning and achieve well. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary in lessons and during social times. Pupils are supportive and caring of each other. They value their strong friendships with each other and warm relationships with staff. They comment: 'Being treated fairly boosts our morale and confidence; if we are all treated the same, we are all motivated the same.' Pupils feel safe and happy. Bullying is extremely rare. If it does happen, pupils say that adults sort it out quickly. Pupils value the diverse range of wider opportunities they get. These support pupils in developing their skills and interests, such as sports, music and gardening. All pupils feel welcome to attend these clubs.
What the school should improve
- ◼ In some subjects, teachers' checks on what pupils know and remember are underdeveloped. Consequently, pupils' recall of prior learning is patchy. Leaders should ensure that systems for assessment are implemented effectively in every subject so that pupils know and remember more.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
66 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
255 pupils on roll, with places for 264
Schools near Mudeford Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mudeford Community Infants' School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Somerford Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 41% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 62% met the expected standard |
| St Katharine's Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Partridge
- Phone
- 01202473217
- Address
- Mudeford Lane, Mudeford, Christchurch, BH23 3HP
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- URN
- 113740
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.