Christ Church CofE Primary School
About Christ Church CofE Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School in North Tyneside is a Church of England primary that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 31 applications for just 15 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.07. Of those, 16 families put it as their first preference, and all 15 places went to first-preference applicants. That level of demand suggests a school that parents in the area actively want their children to attend. The school is also one of the smaller primaries in the borough, with 181 pupils on roll against a capacity of 180, so it is running full. A significant 38.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, which gives a sense of the community it serves. The headteacher is L Bradford, and the school has nursery provision for children from age three.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2022Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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