Christ Church Primary School
91%
Capacity
214
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About Christ Church Primary School
Christ Church Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Barnet community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 214 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Christ Church Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Harry, it falls under Barnet local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1253rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 80 in Barnet.
Christ Church Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 101 applications for 30 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Severe 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 Primary School include Library, Forest School, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Dance, Football, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Eco Club, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Barnet, Christ Church 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 | Byng Road, Christ Church Primary School, Barnet, Barnet, EN5 4NS |
| Headteacher | Sarah Harry |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Number of Pupils | 214 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.7% |
| School Capacity | 214 / 236 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1253rd of 13,686
Nationally
314th of 1,592
In London
22nd of 80
In Barnet
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
26%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
81%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed30
101
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (21% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Byng Road, Christ Church Primary School, Barnet
Barnet, EN5 4NS
Byng Road, Christ Church Primary School, Barnet
Barnet, EN5 4NS
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