Christchurch Junior School
Academy converter primary school in Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole).
Location
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We are a 4-form-entry junior academy educating 500 children, and we are also a member of the Twynham Learning multi-academy trust. As Headteacher of CJS, I have the privilege of leading an incredible staff who put the children at the centre of all they do.
They work tirelessly to enable the children of Christchurch to leave primary education as exceptional citizens who are resilient and have a love for learning. Children at CJS benefit from a high-quality curriculum which is truly broad and balanced.
While we, of course, have a focus on ensuring the pupils embark on their secondary schooling as highly literate and numerate young people, we also ensure that we enrich them with everything from musical performances to sporting competitions.
Our desire is for the children to leave as well-adjusted, highly-informed students who pursue ambitious learning in the future.If you have any questions, please contact our school office team who will be happy to help you.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 145428
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Constituency
- Christchurch
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2018
Governing body (4 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Governors
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Emma Rawson | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Miss Rebecca Elizabeth Kingsbury | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Hannah Marie Dewhurst | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Karen Butler | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Conor Mark McClafferty Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Sam Fuller Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2020 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Ian Robert Mayhew Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · term ended 2026 |
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