Christ Church Primary School
Barnet, EN5 4NS · Barnet · primary school
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30th of 84 primary schools in Barnet we can score, 92 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.9/10 against 4,266 of them, against 8.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 30.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.45 |
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 Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 30.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join an early morning sports club, tennis, football, cricket, netball, tag-rugby, basketball, gymnastics, athletics, dance, and swimming. The school runs Arts Week and offers Forest School, den making, camping, and bonfires. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 217 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child attending the Forest School trips? How does the school manage the transition for pupils moving from Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Christ Church Primary School
Overview
Christ Church Primary School is described as a "caring school" where "pupils are happy" and leaders are "ambitious for all pupils." The inspection found that the school provides a broad curriculum with "rich experiences," ensuring that most pupils, including those with special educational needs, learn the knowledge and skills they should.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed a curriculum that supports pupils’ educational and personal achievements, with a strong focus on reading and phonics from Reception.
- Staff provide "excellent attention" to identify the needs of pupils with SEND and those speaking English as an additional language, working with external agencies to provide necessary support.
- Behaviour is good, with pupils being "polite and respectful," and bullying is dealt with swiftly when it occurs.
- There is a "strong and harmonious partnership with parents and carers," who describe the school as feeling like a "big family."
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff receiving regular training and keeping a "watchful eye" on pupils at risk.
Areas to improve
- In Years 1 to 6, teachers sometimes fail to check what pupils know and remember, leading to gaps in knowledge that make learning new concepts difficult.
- Occasionally, low-level disruption in Years 1 to 6 affects the delivery of the curriculum, requiring more consistent application of the behaviour policy.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that leaders ensure concerns are pursued thoroughly and pupils are guided to keep themselves safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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