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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Oldham, OL3 5RYPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
6 1st-choice / 6 places
Ranking
#4,692
of 13,686 nationally

About Christ Church CofE Primary School

Christ Church CofE Primary School is a small Church of England primary in Oldham, with just 57 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, meaning it is operating at just over half its potential size. This is a notably small school, and its intake reflects a relatively low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 14%, compared with the national primary average of around 23%. Despite the spare capacity, the school is oversubscribed for Reception places in 2025/26: it received 11 applications for 6 places, with all 6 first-preference applicants offered a spot, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.83. That suggests a strong local reputation among families who know the school, even if its overall numbers remain low. The school is mixed-gender and serves children aged 4 to 11, with a Church of England religious character that may appeal to families seeking a faith-based setting.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressDelph Road, Oldham, Oldham, OL3 5RY
HeadteacherMichala Uttley
Local AuthorityOldham
Number of Pupils57
Free School Meals (FSM)14.0%
School Capacity57 / 105 (54% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 30 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumDining HallPlaying FieldsSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

TennisGymnasticsAthleticsSwimmingNetballCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingBook ClubChessScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental Health

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: christchurch-pri.oldham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Christ Church CofE Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.