Christ Church Church of England Academy
89%
Capacity
186
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Christ Church Church of England Academy
Christ Church Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bradford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 186 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Christ Church Church of England Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Philippa Foster, it falls under Bradford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10749th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 116th out of 153 in Bradford.
Christ Church Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 13 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
Christ Church Church of England Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.3/5 from 7 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christ Church Church of England Academy include Library, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Athletics, Rounders, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Eco Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 53.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bradford, Christ Church Church of England 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 | Wrose Brow Road, Shipley, Bradford, BD18 2NT |
| Headteacher | Philippa Foster |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Number of Pupils | 186 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 53.2% |
| School Capacity | 186 / 210 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10749th of 13,686
Nationally
1152nd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
116th of 153
In Bradford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
50%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
25
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wrose Brow Road, Shipley
Bradford, BD18 2NT
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