A good voluntary aided school school in Oldham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Christ Church CofE Primary School.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 110.0 | 110.0 |
| 2023 | 105.0 | 105.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+5.0 per year)
Up 5.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31"
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.
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.
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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.
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 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.