Christ Church CofE Primary School
101%
Capacity
181
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Christ Church CofE Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 181 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Christ Church CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher L Bradford, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8906th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 38 in North Tyneside.
Christ Church CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 15 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
Christ Church CofE Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 3 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christ Church CofE Primary School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Netball, Dance, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, Christ Church CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the North East 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 | Kielder Terrace, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE30 2AD |
| Headteacher | L Bradford |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 181 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.7% |
| School Capacity | 181 / 180 (101% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8906th of 13,686
Nationally
462nd of 677
In North East
30th of 38
In North Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
57%
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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
31
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Kielder Terrace, North Shields
North Tyneside, NE30 2AD
Kielder Terrace, North Shields
North Tyneside, NE30 2AD
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