Christ Church CE Academy
101%
Capacity
213
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Christ Church CE Academy
Christ Church CE Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Kirklees community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 213 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Christ Church CE Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nikki Summers, it falls under Kirklees local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7461st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 47th out of 94 in Kirklees.
Christ Church CE Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 27 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christ Church CE Academy include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Athletics, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Science Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 68.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kirklees, Christ Church CE Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Deighton Road, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD2 1JP |
| Headteacher | Nikki Summers |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Number of Pupils | 213 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 68.0% |
| School Capacity | 213 / 210 (101% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Dec 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Dec 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Nov 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7461st of 13,686
Nationally
790th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
47th of 94
In Kirklees
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Deighton Road, Huddersfield
Kirklees, HD2 1JP
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