Voluntary aided school · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch

Primary
Ages 5–11
Roman Catholic

Term dates

Voluntary aided schools can set their own term dates. Many follow Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's full dates

Admissions

Places for Reception and junior school are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Ages: 5–11
Pupils: 199 (capacity 218)
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Diocese of Portsmouth (rc)
Phone: 01202485976
Address: Dorset Road, Somerford, Christchurch, BH23 3DA
Website: stjosephs.dorset.sch.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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