Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School
90%
Capacity
380
Pupils
4.0x
Demand
About Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School
Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Kingston upon Thames community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 380 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Neil Meehan, it falls under Kingston upon Thames local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2792nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 27 in Kingston upon Thames.
Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 112 applications for 28 places, making it 4.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Tennis, Cross Country, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Gardening, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kingston upon Thames, Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Elm Road, New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, KT3 3HN |
| Headteacher | Neil Meehan |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Number of Pupils | 380 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.0% |
| School Capacity | 380 / 420 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2792nd of 13,686
Nationally
592nd of 1,592
In London
8th of 27
In Kingston upon Thames
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
75%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
112
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (22% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Elm Road, New Malden
Kingston upon Thames, KT3 3HN
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