Christ Church CofE Primary School

A requires improvement voluntary controlled school school in Oldham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Christ Church CofE Primary School.

Oldham, OL35RY Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
12 March 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Delph Road
Delph Road
Oldham, OL35RY

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105693
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Delph Road, Delph Road, Oldham, OL3 5RY
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
105 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Manchester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
90
Free School Meals
16.7% (15 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.6% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
69.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
15.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 109.0
2023 107.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
11
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
90 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

faith hope love

Christ Church is a voluntary controlled Church of England school.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Michala Uttley welcomes visitors, notes spaces across the school, highlights the importance of the school's Christian values, and emphasizes high standards in learning and behaviour with a goal for pupils to become conscientious, caring citizens.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

CABS (Before & After School Club)

Facilities

ICT equipment

Curriculum Highlights

EYFS Curriculum (Reception) prepares pupils for the National Curriculum National Curriculum 2014 – across KS1 and KS2 Pupil progress tracked with diagnostic assessments and standardised assessments in English and Maths Curriculum is designed to go beyond the factual and includes experiences outside the National Curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

CABS offers a happy, safe and caring environment. CABS is open everyday in the morning and after school. To collect your child you will need to ring the mobile number below and a member of staff will escort them to you. If you would like to book your child into CABS, please ring the school office to make a booking. Initial booking forms can be found below. Booking form. CABS Mobile 07922548718

SEND Provision

The SEND information details the colleagues and processes for SEND support, including the role of the SENCO, teaching assistants, and involvement of outside agencies (such as Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, CAMHS, Occupational Therapy). It explains a graduated approach to identifying and meeting needs and notes emphasis on inclusion, transition planning, and wellbeing.

Admissions Criteria

Admission to primary school is based on parental choice. For pupils starting in September 2026, online application by 16 January 2026. A maximum of 15 children are admitted each academic year from the prospective entrants list. Criteria include exceptional medical or social reasons; siblings in attendance; geographical proximity and ease of access to the school taking into account distance and ease of access to other schools. See Oldham Council Admissions Policy for details. Appeals procedures are available via the local authority.

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