Christchurch Learning Centre

Contact details for the school

School Name: Christchurch Learning Centre
Address: 29 Stour Road
Town/City: Christchurch
County: Dorset
Postcode: BH23 1PJ
Telephone Number: 01202 471410
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 11-16
Type: Pupil referral unit
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2003

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Philip Gavin
Capacity: 40
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 24 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 60% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 50%

Location and administration

URN: 134374
DfE Number: 839/1106
UKPRN: 10016560
UPRN: 100041047326
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (E06000058)
Constituency: Christchurch (E14001171)
Electoral Ward: Christchurch Town (E05012658)

Easting & Northing: 415320E, 93103N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 44' 16.72" N 1° 47' 2.9" W
Plus Code: 9C2WP6Q8+58

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mr Mark Avoth - Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Mr Andrew Cox - Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 19 September 2027.
  • Mr Andrew Cox - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 18 September 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 21 September 2027.
  • Mr Matthew Downs - Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Mr Ian Evans - Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2028.
  • Mrs Lorna Green - Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2028.
  • Mr Nick Hanlon-Brooks - Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 January 2026.
  • Ms Alison Medlicott - Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2028.
  • Mrs Fiona Ordway - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2025.
  • Mr Richard Parsons - Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 January 2026.
  • Mrs Kim Rickford - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2030.
  • Mrs Jenny Schildt-Cowling - Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 November 2026.
  • Ms Heidi Trim - Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 February 2030.
  • Mr Matthew Woodville - Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2030.