Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School, Erith
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school provides an ambitious, carefully planned curriculum where teachers really know their subjects and support each child individually. The early years provision is outstanding, giving children a wonderful foundation in language and learning. Your child will be part of an inclusive, welcoming community that celebrates different cultures and beliefs, with strong support for all learners including those with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious curriculum with strong focus on language and communication skills - pupils apply vocabulary confidently in their learning
- Excellent teaching with very strong subject knowledge - teachers use questioning skilfully to identify gaps and provide swift support
- Outstanding early years provision - children receive a rich language environment and develop number and mathematical skills expertly
- High-quality SEND support - pupils' needs are identified swiftly with precise targets and careful adaptations to help them access the curriculum
- Reading is a high priority - pupils make rapid progress towards becoming accurate and fluent readers with access to a rich variety of books
Areas for Improvement
- Behaviour management inconsistencies - some pupils' behaviour and bullying concerns are not always dealt with effectively and remain unresolved
- Need for consistent implementation of behaviour policy across the school to support pupils' individual behaviour needs
- Some pupils do not behave as well as they could despite high school expectations
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Anti-bullying ambassadors, pupil parliament, school trips, lunchtime clubs for SEND pupils, after-school clubs (leadership, sporting, gardening, bible), choir performances at local church and care home, attendance ambassadors
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School is an inclusive primary school where pupils achieve well through a carefully matched, ambitious curriculum. The school has made rapid progress in curriculum development with outstanding early years provision and strong teaching across the school.
At a Glance
23.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
69 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 79% to 74%. Maths has declined from 79% to 74%. Writing has declined from 80% to 70%.
Class Sizes
27.2
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
20
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
79%
Available places
498 pupils
630 capacity
132 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Erith
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Erith
Admissions Demand - Bexley
Places available
3,225
Applications
2,734
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Bexley (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.49588%
Overall absence
12.40602%
Persistent absence
532
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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