Christ Church CofE Primary School
North Shields, NE30 2AD · North Tyneside · primary school
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28th of 45 primary schools in North Tyneside we can score, 55 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 — 4.8/10 against 1,595 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
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, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 169 pupils against a stated capacity of 180. 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 below the national median in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Christ Church CofE Primary School
Overview
Christ Church CofE Primary School is described as a "friendly, nurturing school" where staff and pupils form a close-knit community. Leaders maintain a "very clear Christian vision" that supports high ambition for all pupils, resulting in strong relationships and effective pastoral care.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-designed" and "ambitious," with precise subject knowledge plans that help pupils achieve well.
- Reading is a high priority; staff teach phonics "consistently well," and books are matched to pupils' known sounds to build confidence.
- Mathematics teaching allows pupils to "review and revisit prior learning," supporting strong progress in reasoning and problem-solving.
- Leadership for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "very strong," with early identification of needs and well-planned support.
- Pupils demonstrate strong personal development, understanding values such as "Respect, Forgiveness, Trust, Compassion, Friendship, Thankfulness and Koinonia."
Areas to improve
- Some less experienced subject leaders require further guidance and support to effectively monitor their subjects and support teachers.
- Leaders need to embed purposeful assessment systems in foundation subjects to gain a full picture of pupil achievement and refine the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with rigorous recruitment checks, vigilant staff, and appropriate follow-up of issues in collaboration with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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