Christ Church CofE Primary School

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

Oldham, OL99ED Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

80

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
79.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 93.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
86.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
18 December 2012
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Crawley Way
Off Denton Lane
Oldham, OL99ED

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105707
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Crawley Way, Off Denton Lane, Oldham, OL9 9ED
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
280 pupils
Setting
Urban: 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
269
Free School Meals
28.3% (76 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
93.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
23.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
110.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
93.0 (+34.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
23.0 (+15.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.2 (9.3 below average)
Maths Score:
110.0 (+5.9 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 110.0 110.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
17 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
34
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
269 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+5.0 per year)

Up 5.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31"

Caring Confident Committed

Christ Church is a voluntary aided Church of England School for children aged 4 to 11. We are committed to providing a high standard of education and also to sharing the Christian faith in such ways that children recognise its worth. The school is at the heart of the community, where children really matter and every child's ability is recognised, developed and rewarded. We nurture our children through guidance and support and endeavour to help them succeed on their learning journey. The school emphasises Christian beliefs and values at its heart and is distinguished by the support of its staff and governors for its Christian foundation and ethos.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Debra Davies warmly welcomes visitors to the Christ Church C of E Primary School website, describes Christ Church as a voluntary aided Church of England school, and emphasizes high standards, Christian ethos, community involvement, and opportunities in the arts and physical education.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

JAM club (Jesus and Me) Eco Club

Sports

hockey netball rugby cricket rounders cross country football

Facilities

outdoor classroom adventure trail sensory garden grassed areas paved areas outdoor space

Curriculum Highlights

EYFS Art Computing Design & Technology Eco English Geography Health and Wellbeing History Mathematics Modern Language Music P.E Phonics and Reading PSHE Religious Education Science

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

ACORNS - Before and After School Club. Morning 7.30am to 8.40am (£5.00 per child); Evening 3.00pm to 5.30pm (£8.00 per child). Registration is required; initial visit needed; emergency contact numbers and medical details collected; each term a registration fee of £5.00 per child is charged.

SEND Provision

The school aims to ensure every child receives the best education possible and has a Dedicated SENDCo (Miss Mansfield). It works with external services including Quality and Effectiveness Support Team (QEST), Educational and Child Psychology Service (ECPS), Oldham's Early Help Team, Speech and Language Therapy (SALT), Chadderton Community Nurses, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy. Regular diagnostic assessments inform next steps; additional in-class support and interventions may be provided; parents can discuss their child’s programme with the class teacher.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions arrangements and oversubscription criteria are provided online by Oldham MBC. The school policy, supplementary form and current guidance can be viewed via the Oldham Council site. In-year transfers are handled through an online form; if the school is oversubscribed, a child will be placed on the waiting list. Drop-in sessions for admissions are held every Thursday at Access Oldham, Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham between 10am and 12pm; the School Admissions Team can be contacted at 0161 770 4195.

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