Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School

About Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School

Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School in Wiltshire is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11, and it is running very close to capacity. With 418 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 420, places are effectively full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 5.3%, which is notably low compared with the national average of around 23% and suggests a relatively affluent intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 102 applications for 60 places, making it oversubscribed with an oversubscription ratio of 1.7. Of those applicants, 64 put Christ Church as their first preference, and all 60 places went to first-preference families. This level of competition indicates a school that is well regarded locally and that parents are keen to secure a spot at.

Academically, Christ Church performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 72% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Wiltshire average of 58%. The school ranks 29th out of 159 primary schools in the local authority, placing it in the top 20% of schools in Wiltshire. Nationally, it sits in the top 25% of all primary schools. Reading is a particular strength: the average reading score was 109, with 90% of pupils reaching the expected standard and 51% achieving a higher standard. Maths also performed well, with an average score of 105 and 79% at the expected level. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, which was an ungraded visit in March 2024, the school was confirmed to remain Good, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all rated Good.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a library, sports hall, ICT suite, playing fields, and a forest school, plus a chapel reflecting its Church of England foundation. Sports on offer include swimming, cricket, tennis, athletics and cross country, while clubs such as coding, choir, drama and film club provide breadth beyond the curriculum. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, and autistic spectrum disorder. There is no nursery provision or sixth form. Given its oversubscribed status and strong academic results, this school is likely to suit families who can demonstrate a connection to the Church of England or live within the catchment area, and who value a primary experience with a clear academic focus.

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