Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School

About Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School

Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 49 applications for just 27 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.81. Of those, 13 first-preference families received offers, suggesting strong demand from those who know the school best. The school is a mixed, state primary for children aged 5 to 11, with a Church of England character, and is led by headteacher Charlotte Purcell. It currently has 159 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, so there is some room for growth. The most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in March 2022, confirmed the school remains Good, a rating it has held consistently across its previous graded inspections. The early years provision, leadership and management, and overall effectiveness were all judged Good.

Academically, Christ Church performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the Lambeth average of 66%. This places the school 9th out of 54 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the top 25% nationally. Reading results were particularly strong, with every pupil meeting the expected standard and 46% reaching the higher standard. In maths, 89% met expectations and 43% achieved the higher standard, with an average score of 108. Writing was slightly lower, with 82% at expected and 25% at the higher level. Progress scores are not available for the most recent data, but the outcomes suggest solid teaching across the core subjects.

The school offers a good range of facilities, including music rooms, art studios, an ICT suite, a sensory room, playing fields and a chapel. Sports provision covers football, cricket, rounders and swimming, while clubs include drama, coding, choir and eco club. SEND support is available for pupils with specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, multi-sensory impairment, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With 54.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse and disadvantaged community. It is a good fit for families who value a strong academic foundation within a church school setting, and who want a school that is clearly in demand locally. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is The Orchard School, just 0.1 km away, so parents may also want to compare options.

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