Christchurch Learning Centre is a pupil referral unit in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 24 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 24 (places for 40)
- Headteacher
- Mr Philip Gavin
- Opened
- 1 September 2003
- Free school meals
- 50% of pupils eligible
- School reference (URN)
- 134374
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, January 2017; school remains Good (June 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in January 2017. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, June 2023).
Contact and getting there
29 Stour Road, Christchurch, BH23 1PJ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Futures Autism Unlimited Independent · Ages 18–25 0.2 miles
- Connie Rothman School Independent · Ages 11–21 0.4 miles
- Somerford Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.3 miles
All SEND schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
By need in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: Autism (13) · SEMH (7) · Speech and language (6) · Severe learning (5) · Moderate learning (3) · PMLD (2) · Dyslexia and SpLD (2) · Physical (2)
Questions about Christchurch Learning Centre
How do I get a place at Christchurch Learning Centre?
Places at Christchurch Learning Centre are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Christchurch Learning Centre take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Christchurch Learning Centre’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in June 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Christchurch Learning Centre?
29 Stour Road, Christchurch, BH23 1PJ, in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
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