Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Christ Church Church of England Primary School is a small, inclusive school that is performing well overall. Inspectors found many strengths, including an outstanding early years provision, excellent personal development and wellbeing support, and a highly positive and calm behaviour culture. Pupils achieve well from their individual starting points, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and are well prepared for the next stage of their education. The curriculum is ambitious and well sequenced, with a strong emphasis on vocabulary and reading. Safeguarding is effective, and leaders have a thorough understanding of the school's strengths and priorities. However, two areas require improvement. Attendance is below the national average, with a high proportion of pupils persistently absent, meaning some pupils miss important learning. Additionally, while teaching is generally effective, foundational knowledge in handwriting, spelling and grammar is not as securely embedded for some pupils, and gaps in phonics have been identified for a group of pupils, though leaders have acted to address this. The school's work to improve attendance has not yet had sufficient impact. Overall, the school provides a good quality of education and is well led. Leaders are aware of the areas needing development and have appropriate plans in place. The school benefits from its federation with other schools, which supports improvement and staff development.

Strengths

• Highly effective early years curriculum with children achieving well and prepared very well for Year 1
• Strong focus on language development with high-quality interactions and targeted support
• Effective phonics teaching ensuring most children secure reading fluency
• Personal development and wellbeing at the heart of the school, with targeted support for all pupils
• Pupils demonstrate great awareness of how to keep safe online and in the community
• Pupils learn fundamental British values through curriculum and lived experiences
• Pupils achieve well, including in national tests, with disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND achieving close to or above average
• Ambitious curriculum with clear progression and a prominent focus on vocabulary
• Well-considered professional learning ensures teachers have secure subject knowledge
• Effective inclusion with quick identification of needs and bespoke therapeutic provision
• Leaders and governors have an informed understanding of the school's strengths and priorities
• Behaviour is highly positive, with calm and purposeful classrooms and respectful relationships
• Pupils feel safe and bullying is rare
• Enrichment activities enhance learning and life experiences

Areas for Improvement

• Attendance is below the national average and persistent absence is above average
• Some pupils have gaps in phonics knowledge and did not meet the expected standard in the Year 1 phonics screening check
• For some pupils, handwriting, spelling and grammar knowledge is not as secure or embedded as it could be
• Disadvantaged pupils' performance gaps in reading, writing and mathematics remain, especially in writing and mathematics

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• Bannockburn Primary School
• Cardwell Primary School
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• Eglinton Primary School
• Foxfield Primary School
• Heronsgate Primary School
• Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School
• St Mary's Catholic Primary School
• St Peter's Catholic Primary School

What is Christ Church Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Christ Church Church of England Primary School is Needs attention, from an inspection in June 2026.

When was Christ Church Church of England Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?

Christ Church Church of England Primary School was last inspected in June 2026.

How many pupils does Christ Church Church of England Primary School have?

Christ Church Church of England Primary School has 161 pupils on roll.

What age range does Christ Church Church of England Primary School cover?

Christ Church Church of England Primary School for pupils aged 4 to 11.

What are Christ Church Church of England Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Christ Church Church of England Primary School?

Christ Church Church of England Primary School is at 45 Commerell Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 0DZ.