Christchurch Infant School
Academy converter primary school in Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Christchurch Infant School aims to be a hub for the community. Our aim is to foster a lifelong love for learning by creating a dynamic and engaging curriculum that encourages curiosity, independence, and joy in discovery. By supporting the whole child, we empower them to build resilience, confidence and empathy; preparing them for a rapidly changing world.
Our vision includes instilling a love and respect for the world around us, promoting sustainable practices, and helping children understand their role in protecting the planet for future generations. We expect children, staff, parents and the community to share our school values: We aspire for excellence as we pursue our dreams with the determination to succeed.
To be the best that we can be! At our school, we care about others, help our community, and be good leaders. We make a difference and grow into kind, responsible people. We are brave, we try new things, and speak up for ourselves and others, even when it feels hard or scary. We keep going, believe in ourselves, and grow stronger with each challenge.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
10 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Dance
- Drama
- Football
- Karate
- Tennis
- Little Wandle
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Pie Corbett
- Attachment Aware Schools
- Trauma Informed Schools
Key facts
- URN
- 150991
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 7
- 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
- 2024
Governing body (2 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Governors
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Mann | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Laura Tobin | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Ms Cheryl Ponsford Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
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