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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1XAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2021
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
11 1st-choice / 11 places
Ranking
#11,196
of 13,686 nationally

About Christ Church CofE Primary School

Christ Church CofE Primary School is a small Church of England primary in Newcastle upon Tyne, currently teaching 135 pupils against a capacity of 176, so there is room to grow. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 58.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23% and significantly higher than the Newcastle local authority average for primary schools. Despite this, demand is strong. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 19 applications for 11 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.73 applicants per place. All 11 first-preference families were offered a spot, suggesting that while the school is popular locally, it is not fiercely competitive at the point of entry. The school also offers nursery provision for children aged three and above, which may help families secure a place before the main reception intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressShieldfield Green, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1XA
HeadteacherSandra Furno
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Number of Pupils135
Free School Meals (FSM)58.7%
School Capacity135 / 176 (77% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (10 Nov 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 31 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallArt StudiosGymnasiumLibrarySensory RoomPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsRoundersFootballDanceCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessEco ClubChoirDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Christ Church CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.