Christchurch Primary School
Ilford, IG1 4LQ · Redbridge · primary school
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21st of 49 primary schools in Redbridge we can score, 52 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 — 9.1/10 against 3,314 of them, against 8.4/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Christchurch Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 14.0% achieved this against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Karate, Foundation Sports, Table Tennis, and Dance clubs. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,084 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,154. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Foundation Sports club? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Christchurch Primary School
Overview
Christchurch Primary School provides a high-quality education where pupils receive "excellent care and support for their well-being." The report highlights that staff are "ambitious for pupils," resulting in good behaviour and successful achievement, with personal development judged as Outstanding. While the curriculum is "expertly planned" using up-to-date research, implementation is currently inconsistent in some subjects as the school continues to review and embed its practices.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an "extremely high level of pastoral care," including access to expert therapists and counsellors.
- Reading is a major strength; the "great majority of pupils can read confidently by the end of Year 1" thanks to effective phonics teaching.
- The curriculum in subjects such as computing, mathematics, science, and history is "well planned" and ambitious.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "supported well" with early identification and targeted help.
- Leaders place significant emphasis on staff workload and well-being, providing opportunities for professional development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is "embedded securely into everyday practice" to resolve inconsistencies in how pupils develop subject knowledge in a few areas.
- The school needs to complete its work to review the curriculum and strengthen staff expertise through its professional development programme.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with detailed record-keeping, robust staff checks, and regular training ensuring leaders can deal with concerns quickly and efficiently.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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