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Highcliffe School

Parkside, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 4QD

Academy converter · Ages 11–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Oct 2017

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

47.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

47.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2348.046.4
2023/2450.646.4
2024/2547.046.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.180.00
2023/24-0.050.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

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

National avgSelective avg

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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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

The Grange School
2.46 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
The Eaglewood School
3.82 km away · Free schools alternative provision
Good
Connie Rothman School
4.07 km away · Other independent special school
The Arnewood School
4.12 km away · Academy converter
Inadequate
Christchurch Learning Centre
4.5 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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