Christ Church School
London, NW1 4BD · Camden · primary school
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32nd of 38 primary schools in Camden we can score. 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 — 7.5/10 against 935 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 41% | 2.66 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 26% | 1.02 |
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 School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 5.0% achieved this against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the JAM Club, JAM Junior, and School Council, with an after-school club also available. A recent trip to the Royal Albert Hall was organised for the Praise for Schools event.
Getting in
The published school roll is 171 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 specific activities take place during the JAM Club sessions? How accessible is the after-school club for families with varying work schedules?
What Ofsted said about Christ Church School
Overview
Christ Church School continues to be a good school, described by pupils as “one big family” where they feel valued and safe. Leaders are ambitious for high achievement, and pupils respond well to high expectations, demonstrating good behaviour and a strong commitment to learning.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy and kept safe,” benefiting from staff who “make time to stop and hold conversations” with them.
- The curriculum is well-planned, particularly in early years and mathematics, where pupils build “secure understanding” and apply knowledge effectively.
- Reading has a “high profile,” with consistent phonics teaching and valued “story time” sessions that boost confidence.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they “access the same learning as everyone else.”
- Leaders provide robust support for pupils’ “emotional and mental health,” including access to trained counsellors.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, curriculum plans are not broken down into “small, clear steps,” making it difficult for teachers to know exactly what pupils need to remember for future learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders keeping “robust records” and working proactively with families and professionals to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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