Christ Church Primary School, Barnet
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Christ Church Primary School is a welcoming community where pupils thrive both academically and personally. Children develop into polite, respectful learners who make good progress, particularly in reading and writing. The school creates a strong, caring environment where all children - including those with additional needs - are well-supported and prepared for life in modern Britain.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make good progress with above-average attainment at Key Stage 1 and well above-average attainment at Key Stage 2, with marked improvements in writing
- Teaching is good and improving, with teachers and teaching assistants working effectively together to plan engaging activities
- Pupils display excellent behaviour, politeness and respect, creating a caring and secure learning environment
- The school effectively supports disadvantaged pupils, disabled pupils, and those with special educational needs to make good progress
- Strong leadership has improved communication with parents and created high staff morale and togetherness
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils need more opportunities to develop thinking and reasoning skills to deepen their understanding, particularly in mathematics
- The most-able pupils, especially in Key Stage 1, are not always sufficiently challenged to achieve higher levels
- Pupils do not always have time to act upon teacher feedback and marking to improve their work
- Subject leaders' role in monitoring teaching quality and holding teachers accountable for pupil progress needs further development
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are secure and effective, with leaders, managers, staff and governors working together to ensure pupils are safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting activities, sports clubs, competitive games with other schools, visits, musical experiences
Christ Church Primary School is a good school where leaders have been effective in improving teaching quality and pupils make good progress. The school has a strong sense of community with high staff morale and excellent pupil behaviour.
At a Glance
12.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 90% to 83%. Maths has declined from 90% to 83%. Writing has declined from 84% to 80%.
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
25.3
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
217 pupils
236 capacity
19 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Barnet
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Barnet
Admissions Demand - Barnet
Places available
4,376
Applications
3,709
Got 1st preference
84.3%
Got preferred school
97.1%
Primary admissions across Barnet (2025/26)
Inspection History(110)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.00431%
Overall absence
8.83978%
Persistent absence
181
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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