Christchurch Learning Centre
School Name: Christchurch Learning Centre Address: 29 Stour Road Town/City: Christchurch County: Dorset Postcode: BH23 1PJ Telephone Number: 01202 471410 Website: www.clc.dorset.sch.uk
Phase: Ages 11-16 Type: Pupil referral unit Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2003
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%
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
DfE Record: View record
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