Christ Church CofE Primary School
94%
Capacity
421
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Christ Church CofE Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Kingston upon Thames community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 421 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 450 places).
Ofsted has rated Christ Church CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elena Hough, it falls under Kingston upon Thames local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1595th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 27 in Kingston upon Thames.
Christ Church CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 178 applications for 60 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 51 were first-preference applications.
Christ Church CofE Primary School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.7/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christ Church CofE Primary School include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Netball, Cricket, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Coding, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kingston upon Thames, Christ Church CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the London 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Pine Gardens, Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, KT5 8LJ |
| Headteacher | Elena Hough |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Number of Pupils | 421 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.9% |
| School Capacity | 421 / 450 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Apr 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Apr 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1595th of 13,686
Nationally
374th of 1,592
In London
3rd of 27
In Kingston upon Thames
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
33%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
80%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
178
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
51 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Christ Church CofE Primary School
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Contact Information
Pine Gardens, Surbiton
Kingston upon Thames, KT5 8LJ
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