Christ Church CofE Primary School
Manchester, M30 0GZ · Salford · primary school
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41st of 69 primary schools in Salford we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.9/10 against 1,273 of them, against 3.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Christ Church CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about Christ Church CofE Primary School
Overview
Christ Church C of E Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils feel part of a "happy and welcoming school community." Leaders maintain high ambitions for learning and behaviour, fostering an environment where pupils "live and breathe the school’s values of excellence, respect, challenge and self-belief."
Strengths
- Staff have forged "warm and caring relationships" with pupils, prioritising mental health and ensuring children feel "safe and well-supported."
- The curriculum is engaging and carefully constructed, supporting pupils, including those with special educational needs/disabilities, to develop knowledge in a "logical order."
- Reading provision is strong, with a "strengthened early reading programme" ensuring phonics sessions are delivered consistently well and most early readers use sounds with "confidence and accuracy."
- There is a "strong ethos of mutual respect," with pupils working hard, not disrupting others, and demonstrating positive conduct during lessons and breaktimes.
- Governors effectively hold leaders to account, and staff appreciate support for their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils are fluent in previously taught concepts before moving on, as some teachers introduce complex content before earlier concepts are mastered.
- Subject leaders must provide clearer guidance on when key learning should be revisited to prevent uneven progress in a small number of subjects.
- Leaders should ensure all staff receive appropriate subject-specific training to confidently deliver the curriculum and use effective resources.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders and staff leaving "no stone unturned to keep pupils safe" and engaging well with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 26% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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