Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
76%
Capacity
159
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Lambeth community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 159 pupils on roll, operating at 76% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Charlotte Purcell, it falls under Lambeth local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% 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 1710th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 54 in Lambeth.
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 27 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 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, Streatham Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Swimming, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Choir, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 54.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lambeth, Christ Church, Streatham Church of England 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Cotherstone Road, London, Lambeth, SW2 3NF |
| Headteacher | Charlotte Purcell |
| Local Authority | Lambeth |
| Number of Pupils | 159 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 54.1% |
| School Capacity | 159 / 210 (76% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (3 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jan 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1710th of 13,686
Nationally
396th of 1,592
In London
9th of 54
In Lambeth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
89%
'23/24
79%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
49
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cotherstone Road, London
Lambeth, SW2 3NF
Cotherstone Road, London
Lambeth, SW2 3NF
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