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Highcliffe School

Parkside, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 4QD

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Pupils
1,565
Ages
11-19
FSM
14.6%
Attainment 8
47.0
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.6%
Basics 9-5
45.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
45.7%
EBacc APS
4.25
EBacc 9-5
17.7%
EBacc 9-4
26.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.58
A*-A Grades
22.9%
A*-B Grades
50.8%
AAB+ %
12.2%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 116 students entered

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About Highcliffe School

Highcliffe School is a secondary school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.0. The school has around 1,565 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Parkside, Christchurch, BH23 4QD | More schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Highcliffe School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Oct 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Highcliffe School

What is Highcliffe School's Ofsted rating?
Highcliffe School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Highcliffe School's latest exam results?
Highcliffe School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Highcliffe School located?
Highcliffe School is a secondary school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH23 4QD).
How many pupils attend Highcliffe School?
Highcliffe School has around 1,565 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Highcliffe School with other schools?
View Highcliffe School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.