Christchurch Learning Centre
Pupil referral unit school in Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole).
Location
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View key dates for the current school year 'Preparing all for the next steps in their journey to success' Christchurch Learning Centre is a maintained Pupil Referral Unit which provides education for those pupils who have been permanently excluded from mainstream school or are unable to sustain a full-time place in mainstream school due to medical-based needs.
Pupils are referred for additional support via a number of professionals including the BCP Inclusion Team, Health Professionals & CAMHS. Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Dance
- Duke of Edinburgh
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 134374
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Constituency
- Christchurch
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2003
Governing body (11 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Andrew Cox | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kim Rickford | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Heidi Trim | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Mark Avoth | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Matthew Woodville | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Matthew Downs | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Ian Evans | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Lorna Green | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Alison Medlicott | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Andrew Cox | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jenny Schildt-Cowling | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Richard Parsons Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Nick Hanlon-Brooks Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record