Christ Church CofE Primary School
95%
Capacity
266
Pupils
1.7x
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 266 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 280 places).
Ofsted has rated Christ Church CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Debra Davies, it falls under Oldham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 93% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 139th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 67 in Oldham.
Christ Church CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 66 applications for 38 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christ Church CofE Primary School include Forest School, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Library, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Coding, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.2%, which is close to 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 | Crawley Way, Chadderton, Oldham, Oldham, OL9 9ED |
| Headteacher | Debra Davies |
| Local Authority | Oldham |
| Number of Pupils | 266 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.2% |
| School Capacity | 266 / 280 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jan 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (93%)
139th of 13,686
Nationally
21st of 2,065
In North West
1st of 67
In Oldham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
93%
Expected Standard
23%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
93%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed38
66
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Christ Church CofE Primary School
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Contact Information
Crawley Way, Chadderton, Oldham
Oldham, OL9 9ED
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