Christ Church CofE Primary School
54%
Capacity
57
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Christ Church CofE Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Oldham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 57 pupils on roll, operating at 54% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Christ Church CofE Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Michala Uttley, it falls under Oldham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4692nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 67 in Oldham.
Christ Church CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 11 applications for 6 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christ Church CofE Primary School include Art Studios, Library, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Gymnastics, Athletics, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Book Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oldham, 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Delph Road, Oldham, Oldham, OL3 5RY |
| Headteacher | Michala Uttley |
| Local Authority | Oldham |
| Number of Pupils | 57 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.0% |
| School Capacity | 57 / 105 (54% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4692nd of 13,686
Nationally
677th of 2,065
In North West
16th of 67
In Oldham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
42%
'23/24
69%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed6
11
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Delph Road, Oldham
Oldham, OL3 5RY
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