St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch — Primary School in Christchurch

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch

Christchurch, BH23 3DA

197 Pupils

218 Capacity

5–11 Age Range

33.50% FSM %

98 Boys

99 Girls

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 5–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 197 pupils on roll. School capacity: 218. Current headteacher: Peter Doherty.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Region	South West
Administrative District	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Parliamentary Constituency	Christchurch
Ward	Burton & Grange
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10069800
URN	113848
Data Last Updated	06-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Michael Board	Chair of Governors	11/09/2024	20/05/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Michelle Adams	Governor	26/11/2025	25/11/2029	Elected by parents
Dr Peter Barry	Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Margaret Bond	Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sinead Cheeseborough	Governor	26/11/2025	25/11/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Dr Peter Hartley	Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Gemma Hinchcliffe	Governor	01/06/2021	31/05/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Samantha James	Governor	24/09/2025	23/09/2029	Elected by school staff
Mr Andy McLaughlin	Governor	03/12/2024	02/12/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rachel McMillan	Governor	12/10/2023	11/10/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Father Paul Obada	Governor	08/09/2023	07/09/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Gemma Stiles	Governor	26/11/2025	25/11/2029	Elected by parents

Schools Nearby

The Grange School

0.79 km • Christchurch

Other

Somerford Primary School

0.86 km • Christchurch

Other

Mudeford Junior School

1.32 km • Christchurch

Other

Mudeford Community Infants' School

1.34 km • Christchurch

Other

Highcliffe School

1.7 km • Christchurch

Other

Burton Church of England Primary School

2.19 km • Christchurch

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

How many pupils does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch have?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch has 197 pupils, with a capacity of 218.

What is the age range at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.

Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch a faith school?

Yes, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch?

The Headteacher at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch is Mr Peter Doherty.

Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch located?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch is at Dorset Road, Somerford, Christchurch, BH23 3DA, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority, South West.

Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch currently open?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Peter Doherty

Dorset Road, Somerford, Christchurch, BH23 3DA

01202485976

www.stjosephs.dorset.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 113848

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026