Christ Church CofE School
London, E1 6PU · Tower Hamlets · primary school
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26th of 60 primary schools in Tower Hamlets we can score, 66 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 — 9.2/10 against 1,958 of them, against 8.0/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 35.0 · 99 | 25% | 2.48 |
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 School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 35.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 145 pupils against a stated capacity of 235. 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 expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Christ Church CofE School
Overview
Christ Church CofE School continues to be a good school, described as a "true community school" where pupils are "polite, friendly and inquisitive." Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in a "calm and orderly" environment where pupils achieve well and behave very well. The school provides a broad, ambitious curriculum and a rich programme of personal development, supported by staff who build positive relationships with pupils and families.
Strengths
- Pupils learn to read using phonics effectively, with a "high proportion" meeting age-related expectations by the end of Year 1 and developing a "love of reading."
- Teachers present information with clarity, revisiting prior learning and checking understanding to "secure pupils’ knowledge and understanding."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same curriculum as their peers, receiving targeted support to achieve.
- Leaders provide a "rich and diverse range of opportunities," including visits to museums and theatre, fostering active citizenship and cultural understanding.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders ensuring workloads are manageable and promoting a culture where staff feel valued as "one big family."
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, leaders have not "precisely identified the essential knowledge" pupils should learn or ensured a "systematic progression of subject-specific skills," leaving some pupils insecure in their understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff receive regular training, report concerns swiftly, and work well with external agencies and parents.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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
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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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