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Christ Church CofE Primary School

North Tyneside, NE30 2ADPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
#8,906
of 13,686 nationally

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

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressKielder Terrace, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE30 2AD
HeadteacherL Bradford
Local AuthorityNorth Tyneside
Number of Pupils181
Free School Meals (FSM)38.7%
School Capacity181 / 180 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteDining HallSensory RoomSports HallPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingNetballDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingFilm ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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.