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Christ Church Church of England Primary School, London

Primary
Voluntary aided school
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 4–11

Christ Church Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in London. It has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2026, ended in a report card: 2 strong standard, 4 expected standard and 1 needs attention. Before that it was rated Good at its last graded inspection, in March 2013. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 716th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 7,614th of 14,452 across England. It was 77% full in 2025.

SATs results
In line with England
Ofsted report card
1 area need attention
Demand
Every first choice offered
Attendance
Below England average
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Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days

Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Greenwich (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.

Data last updated 27 Oct 2026

Christ Church Church of England Primary School in detail

What Ofsted's report card says

Ofsted's report card from its 21 April 2026 inspection grades Christ Church Church of England Primary School on 7 areas: 2 strong standard, 4 expected standard and 1 needs attention. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Early years - Strong standard. "Leaders have set out a highly effective early years curriculum."

Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "Leaders place personal development and wellbeing at the heart of their work, preparing pupils well for life in and beyond school."

Achievement - Expected standard. "Pupils achieve well, including in national tests."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders provide a curriculum which is ambitious and shows clear, well-thought-out progression in the development of pupils' knowledge."

Inclusion - Expected standard. "Leaders have a thorough understanding of pupils' individual needs."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders and governors have an informed understanding of the school's strengths and priorities for development."

Attendance and behaviour - Needs attention. "Attendance is below the national average."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should ensure that persistent absence reduces and attendance continues to improve for pupils"; "Leaders should continue their work to strengthen the teaching of foundational knowledge to secure further improvements in how securely and fluently pupils build and apply this learning".

Read the full report card on Ofsted's site (school website)

Source: Ofsted report card (Open Government Licence), quoted

Results

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Christ Church Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 81% in Greenwich and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 72% in reading and 72% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

Getting a place at Christ Church Church of England Primary School

For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Christ Church Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 89 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

Admissions history and your chances at Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other state primary schools to Christ Church Church of England Primary School are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 73% reading, 68% maths); Millennium Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 94% reading, 88% maths); Halstow Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 85% reading, 87% maths); and Meridian Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 93% reading, 82% maths).

Christ Church Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolMillennium Primary SchoolHalstow Primary SchoolMeridian Primary School

Who goes there

54.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 44.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (32%), Black (30%) and Mixed (21%).

In 2026, 46 pupils (28.6%) received SEN support and 7 (4.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Staffing

Christ Church Church of England Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Maze Hill Rail Station, about 620 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Christ Church Primary School, 100 metres away.

The area around the school

In August 2026, police recorded 709 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Greenwich (458), as is usual near a town centre.

Suspensions and exclusions

Christ Church Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

Secondary schools nearby

The secondary schools closest to Christ Church Church of England Primary School are George Green's School (0.6 miles) and The John Roan School (0.7 miles).

George Green's SchoolThe John Roan School

Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Co Headteacher Victoria Wainwright / Claire Harrison
Pupils:161
LA:Greenwich
Phone:02088583974
Address:45 Commerell Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 0DZ
Federation:Koinonia Federation
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 6 months ago

Report card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)

Safeguarding standards met

  • Early yearsStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: met

Inspected 21 April 2026View full report
URN:100165
UKPRN:10074737
Diocese:Diocese of Southwark
Constituency:Greenwich and Woolwich
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted's report card, in its own words

What it's like to be a pupil at Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Pupils are immensely proud of their mutually supportive school community. Pupils value the respect and equality that permeate classrooms and the playground. Their experience in school is typically harmonious and happy. Incidents of bullying are rare. Pupils confidently discuss their enjoyment of learning and enrichment opportunities. Behaviour across the school is highly positive. Pupils focus on their work and collaborate effectively. They look out for each other and readily support peers who may need help. For example, ‘guardian angels' support pupils who are new to the school or those who may be feeling anxious. Highly effective professional relationships between staff and pupils help to build trust. Pupils are assured that staff will help them if they have any concerns, including with any rare incidents of bullying. Pupils feel safe in school. They especially value the extensive opportunities they have to learn about and understand how to keep safe in the wider community, such as building an awareness of gang culture. Pupils achieve well and make secure progress from their individual starting points throughout their time in school. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Pupils build knowledge and skills successfully over time. They can recall important information and use it to make connections between learning. Nevertheless, some pupils do not attend school regularly enough. This means that they sometimes miss out on important learning and time with friends. Pupils enjoy the wide range of enrichment opportunities. A carefully considered range of educational visits enhances their learning of curriculum subjects. For example, pupils visit an historical operating theatre to understand medicine in Victorian times. Pupils also benefit from learning in the outside environment, such as developing their scientific understanding in the community garden. They relish the range of activities available at playtime. For example, key stage 1 pupils become engrossed in LEGO creation and key stage 2 pupils have fun building dens.

What Ofsted says the school should do next

  • Leaders should ensure that persistent absence reduces and attendance continues to improve for pupils.
  • Leaders should continue their work to strengthen the teaching of foundational knowledge to secure further improvements in how securely and fluently pupils build and apply this learning.

From Ofsted's report card (inspection 21 April 2026). Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Ofsted Insights

From Ofsted's April 2026 inspection report.

What This School Does Well

This school excels at putting pupils' wellbeing and personal development first, preparing them well for life beyond school. Teachers provide ambitious learning with clear progression, supported by excellent professional development. The school is particularly strong at supporting all children, including those with additional needs, to succeed and feel valued.

Key Strengths

  • Early years curriculum is highly effective with children making strong progress in reading and language development
  • Personal development and wellbeing are at the heart of school life with excellent support for all pupils
  • Pupils show excellent behaviour and have strong, respectful relationships with staff
  • Leaders prioritise inclusion and provide effective support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
  • Ambitious, well-designed curriculum with clear progression across subjects

Areas for Improvement

  • Attendance is below the national average with too many pupils persistently absent despite school support
  • Some pupils do not develop handwriting, spelling and grammar as securely as they could
  • Some pupils have gaps in their phonics knowledge, though targeted support helps them catch up

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive safeguarding culture where all legal requirements are met and pupils are made safer and feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Class visits, residential trips, play leader roles, community campaigns, workshops on positive masculinity and online safety

Christ Church Church of England Primary School is a well-led school where pupils achieve well and benefit from strong personal development provision. The school has an open safeguarding culture and provides extensive enrichment opportunities for all pupils.

At a Glance

54.7%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2024/25

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+10ppMaths-1ppWriting-1pp

Reading has improved from 72% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 71% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 71% (2024 to 2025).

Class Sizes

23.5

Avg class size

26.5

Infant (KS1)

22.0

KS2

6

Total classes

2025/26 academic year

How Does This School Compare?

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Before and after school care

Christ Church Church of England Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Greenwich

Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Christ Church Church of England Primary School.

  • art-K Greenwich550m away · Not yet graded
  • Basecamp at The Bridge590m away · Not yet graded
  • Simply~Play @ S.M.M. Peninsula830m away · Not yet graded

Getting There

Train Stations

Maze Hill Rail Station (Entrance)
624m · 10 min walk
Westcombe Park (Entrance)
929m · 15 min walk
Westcombe Park Rail Station
941m · 15 min walk

Bus Stops

Christ Church Primary School (Stop MR)
101m · 2 min walk
Pelton Road (Stop C)
204m · 3 min walk
Vanbrugh Hill (Stop D)
249m · 4 min walk
Tunnel Avenue (Stop MQ)
281m · 5 min walk
Tyler Street (Stop J)
290m · 5 min walk

Free school transport

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Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
139
Fatal
0
Serious
26
Children hurt
5

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 139 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 26 serious and 113 slight.

5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.

17 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

77%

Available places

153 pupils

199 places

46 spare places in 2025

2025, DfE school capacity data

Area Demand Pressure - London

Low pressure
New homes approved:114,409
Projected new pupils:28,602

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London

Across Greenwich council

Low demand council-wide0.85 applications per place

Places available

3,431

Applications

2,921

Got 1st preference

89.3%

Got preferred school

98.6%

All primary applications across Greenwich council (2026/27), not just this school.

This school: Every first choice offered

Inspection History(9)

21 April 2026Report card
Inclusion
Curriculum & teaching
Achievement
Attendance & behaviour
Personal development
Early years
Leadership & governance
10 November 2021

Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good.

11 January 2017

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

46

SEN Support

7

EHC Plans

32.9%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

Speech, Language & Communication27
Social, Emotional & Mental Health15
Specific Learning Difficulty5
Moderate Learning Difficulty3
Severe Learning Difficulty1
Physical Disability1
Autistic Spectrum Disorder1
EHC Plan
SEN Support

Pupil Demographics

Ethnicity

White British
31.7%
Asian
2.4%
Black
29.8%
Mixed
20.5%
Chinese
1.9%
Other
1.2%
Unclassified
0.6%

2026 academic year

Key Indicators

Free School Meals54.7%
English as Additional Language44.7%

161

Total Pupils

76

Boys

85

Girls

2026 academic year

Workforce

13

Teachers

12.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

£58,383

Mean salary

2026 data

School Funding

£7,470

Per pupil

£1363k

Total funding

£98k

Pupil premium

Deprivation£188,247
EAL funding£19,780
Lump sum£171,859

2025-26 financial year allocations

Pupil Absence
2024/25

6.7%

Overall absence

18.6%

Persistent absence

145

Enrolments

Authorised4.7%
Unauthorised2.1%
Persistent (10%+)18.6%
Severe (50%+)1.4%

Absence trend

3.9%
18/19
3.4%
20/21
6.7%
21/22
7.5%
22/23
6.0%
23/24
6.7%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

Secondary Schools Nearby

Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to

Questions parents ask about Christ Church Church of England Primary School

What are SATs results like at Christ Church Church of England Primary School?

Of the pupils at Christ Church Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 71% did so in maths.

What is Christ Church Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Christ Church Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2013, it was rated Good.

What is the catchment area for Christ Church Church of England Primary School?

No fixed boundary. When Christ Church Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Greenwich allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.

Is it hard to get a place at Christ Church Church of England Primary School?

Christ Church Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 77% of its 199 places.

How big are the classes at Christ Church Church of England Primary School?

Classes at Christ Church Church of England Primary School average 23.5 pupils (2025/26).

How many pupils go to Christ Church Church of England Primary School?

Christ Church Church of England Primary School has around 161 pupils on roll. 55% are eligible for free school meals.

What is attendance like at Christ Church Church of England Primary School?

6.7% of sessions were missed at Christ Church Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 18.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).

How do I apply to Christ Church Church of England Primary School?

Apply through Greenwich's coordinated admissions process, naming Christ Church Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.

Does Christ Church Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?

Christ Church Church of England Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Christ Church Church of England Primary School: art-K Greenwich (550m away, registered, not yet graded), Basecamp at The Bridge (590m away, registered, not yet graded) and Simply~Play @ S.M.M. Peninsula (830m away, registered, not yet graded).

How many road collisions happen near Christ Church Church of England Primary School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 139 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 26 serious and 113 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 17 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Christ Church Church of England Primary School?

Christ Church Church of England Primary School is at 45 Commerell Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 0DZ.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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