Somerford Primary School is a community school serving families in Christchurch and the wider Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

Somerford Primary School caters for mixed pupils from 4 to 11 years. With 165 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 210, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 16 November 2021, rated the school Good. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.