Christ Church Primary School, Barnet

In its own words: "Our school Vision and Values lead our school and are embedded throughout every area; they guide all decisions that are made. Through our foundations in Christian faith and practice we pursue excellence in learning through our core values.... TRUST an encouraging community which is caring and supportive where each child feels safe and happy."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Christ Church School, our vision is to ensure that every child flourishes and achieves their own "greatness". We aim to enable our children to reach their potential through nurture and love. We offer an extensive and well-rounded education within a stimulating environment. Together with Church, community and our families we pursue excellence in every aspect of school life."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, Lego and art.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care, from £10 per session.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Christ Church Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 85% in Barnet and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 90% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Christ Church Primary School as their first choice and 98 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Christ Church Primary School are Foulds School (0.2 miles, Good, 93% reading, 89% maths); Monken Hadley CofE Primary School (1 mile, Outstanding, 96% reading, 100% maths); Whitings Hill Primary School (1 mile, Outstanding, 87% reading, 87% maths); and Underhill School (1 mile, Good, 76% reading, 85% maths).

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

12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 57.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (37%), Mixed (14%) and Asian (13%).

In 2026, 24 pupils (11.1%) received SEN support and 14 (6.5%) 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 autism.

Christ Church Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is High Barnet Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Christ Church Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 113 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Barnet (370).

In 2024/25, Christ Church Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Christ Church Primary School are Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (0.2 miles); Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (0.8 miles); Ark Pioneer Academy (1.2 miles); and The Totteridge Academy (1.5 miles).