Christ Church CofE Primary School

About Christ Church CofE Primary School

Christ Church CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cheltenham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 217 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 220 places).

the school is led by headteacher Kerry Pope, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6483rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 22 in Cheltenham.

Christ Church CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 139 applications for 30 places, making it 4.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 51 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Christ Church CofE Primary School include Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Dance, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Cheltenham, Christ Church CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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