Christ Church CofE Primary School
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1XA · Newcastle upon Tyne · primary school
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52nd of 63 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne we can score, 72 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 — 7.2/10 against 661 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
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, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 6.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming, pantomimes, storytelling, dance, and an after-school club. Trips include climbing, caving, zip wire, orienteering, archery, canoeing, and river walking.
Getting in
The published school roll is 126 pupils against a stated capacity of 176. 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 new Ofsted framework affect daily teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Christ Church CofE Primary School
Overview
Christ Church CofE Primary School is described as a "haven of education" that provides a "safe and secure environment" for a highly diverse pupil population. The report highlights "strong standard" provision in inclusion and personal development, with "expected standard" outcomes in achievement, attendance, behaviour, curriculum, early years, and leadership.
Strengths
- Inclusion is rated at a "strong standard," with leaders providing "bespoke packages of support" and working in partnership with external agencies to meet individual needs.
- Personal development is "highly effective," fostering pupils who show "genuine kindness and empathy" and are "steeped in fundamental British values."
- Staff are "highly trained" in assessing SEND needs, and the curriculum is "sequenced well" with secure subject knowledge.
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary attitudes to learning," with incidents of poor behaviour or bullying being "very rare."
- Leaders use additional funding "wisely and impactfully" to support disadvantaged pupils and those known to social care.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the new phonics programme is "fully embedded and effectively delivered" so pupils read accurately.
- Attendance systems need strengthening to improve pupil punctuality, as "too many pupils are late for school."
- Early years staff must provide sufficient opportunities for children to "practise the basic knowledge and skills needed to form letters and numbers correctly."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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