Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
96%
Capacity
403
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Croydon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 403 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anne Hudson, it falls under Croydon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11039th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 68th out of 77 in Croydon.
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) is a popular choice with families — it received 125 applications for 55 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.3/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) include Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Netball, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Book Club, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Croydon, Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) is one of the options available in the London 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 | Montpelier Road, Purley, Croydon, CR8 2QE |
| Headteacher | Anne Hudson |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Number of Pupils | 403 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.8% |
| School Capacity | 403 / 420 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (49%)
11039th of 13,686
Nationally
1481st of 1,592
In London
68th of 77
In Croydon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
49%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
43%
'23/24
49%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
125
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Montpelier Road, Purley
Croydon, CR8 2QE
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