Christ Church CofE Primary School, Oldham
Christ Church CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Oldham. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 68 schools in Oldham with published results, and 1,036th of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Oldham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Christ Church CofE Primary School in detail
Christ Church CofE Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "If you are unable to do so please don't hesitate to contact school and we will aim to provide you with the details. Christ Church Primary is a voluntary aided Church of England School for children aged 4 to 11."
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Christ Church CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 74% in Oldham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 95% in reading and 95% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Christ Church CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 36 families put Christ Church CofE Primary School as their first choice and 82 named it as one of their preferences, for 37 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Christ Church CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Christ Church CofE Primary School are St Luke's CofE Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 59% reading, 45% maths); Freehold Community Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 72% reading, 61% maths); St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.6 miles); and Stanley Road Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 64% reading, 61% maths).
Christ Church CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
St Luke's CofE Primary SchoolFreehold Community AcademySt Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyStanley Road Primary School
Who goes there
43.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (52%), Asian (30%) and Black (9%).
Staffing
Christ Church CofE Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 38 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), about 480 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Robinson Street (opposite), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Christ Church CofE Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Christ Church CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Christ Church CofE Primary School are Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy (0.3 miles); The Radclyffe School (0.6 miles); and North Chadderton School (1.2 miles).
Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary AcademyThe Radclyffe SchoolNorth Chadderton 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from December 2012, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Christ Church is a welcoming place where children are happy and feel safe. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and explain new ideas clearly, with particular strength in reading where children develop a love of books. The school offers pupils a wealth of experiences beyond the classroom, from trips to the theatre and library to learning musical instruments and ballroom dancing.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with effective phonics teaching from Reception class onwards
- Well-trained staff providing excellent support for pupils with additional needs, who are included in all aspects of school life
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum with clear progression of knowledge from early years through Year 6
- Positive relationships and clear routines that help pupils concentrate and behave extremely well
- Broad range of enrichment activities and opportunities for pupils to develop confidence and resilience
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not check carefully enough that pupils' knowledge is secure before moving on to new topics, which prevents some pupils from building their knowledge as well as they could
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective - staff receive regular training and know how to spot signs of risk and respond appropriately, with good support from external agencies.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips to local library, theatre and outdoor activity centre, violin and glockenspiel lessons, cooking classes, ballroom dancing club, sports clubs, school choir, house captains roles, school ambassadors, eco club
Christ Church CofE Primary School is a welcoming and happy school where pupils are polite, friendly, and achieve well across the curriculum. The school continues to be rated as good.
At a Glance
26.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 92% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 92% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 92% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.1
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
32.2
KS2
8
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Christ Church CofE Primary School
Friday 2nd October 2026
2 Oct 2026
Friday 25th September 2026
25 Sep 2026
Friday 4th September 2026
18 Sep 2026
Friday 18th September 2026
18 Sep 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Christ Church CofE Primary School.
- First Class Oldham220m away · Not yet graded
- CLC Learning Ltd530m away · Not yet graded
- Kip McGrath Oldham North910m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Christ Church CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Christ Church CofE Primary School is in Oldham; for families living there:
Apply to Oldham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
2 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 Oldham is 14 (the median across 129 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Christ Church CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
266 pupils
280 places
14 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Oldham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Oldham
Across Oldham council
Places available
3,927
Applications
2,814
Got 1st preference
92.0%
Got preferred school
98.4%
All primary applications across Oldham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
36
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
17.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
273
Total Pupils
134
Boys
139
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
39.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,571
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,628
Per pupil
£1691k
Total funding
£105k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
9.2%
Persistent absence
238
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about Christ Church CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Christ Church CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Christ Church CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 92% reached the expected standard in reading and 92% did so in maths.
What is Christ Church CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Christ Church CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Christ Church CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Christ Church CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Oldham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Christ Church CofE Primary School?
Christ Church CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Christ Church CofE Primary School?
Classes at Christ Church CofE Primary School average 29.1 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Christ Church CofE Primary School?
Christ Church CofE Primary School has around 273 pupils on roll. 27% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Christ Church CofE Primary School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Christ Church CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 9.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Christ Church CofE Primary School?
Apply through Oldham's coordinated admissions process, naming Christ Church CofE 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 CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Christ Church CofE Primary School: First Class Oldham (220m away, registered, not yet graded), CLC Learning Ltd (530m away, registered, not yet graded) and Kip McGrath Oldham North (910m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Christ Church CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 2 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 Oldham is 14 (the median across 129 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Christ Church CofE Primary School?
Christ Church CofE Primary School is at Crawley Way, Off Denton Lane, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 9ED.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)