Christ Church CofE Primary School
93%
Capacity
223
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Christ Church CofE Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Salford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 223 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Christ Church CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paula Warding, it falls under Salford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4887th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 65 in Salford.
Christ Church CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 42 applications for 30 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe 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, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Netball, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Science Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 47.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Salford, Christ Church CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the North West 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 | Nelson Street, Eccles, Manchester, Salford, M30 0GZ |
| Headteacher | Paula Warding |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 223 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 47.1% |
| School Capacity | 223 / 240 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
4887th of 13,686
Nationally
707th of 2,065
In North West
16th of 65
In Salford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
26%
'23/24
68%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
42
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% 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
Nelson Street, Eccles, Manchester
Salford, M30 0GZ
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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