Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Queens Road Richmond Surrey TW10 6HW |
| Phone | 02089406982 |
| Reference Number | 102929 |
Christ's Church of England Comprehensive is performing strongly overall, with pupils demonstrating exceptional progress and high-quality work across the curriculum. The school has a well-structured approach to safeguarding, fostering a safe environment where students feel supported. The leadership team exhibits a clear understanding of their strengths and areas for improvement, emphasizing inclusion, academic rigor, and personal development. However, while attendance is generally high, persistent absence remains a concern particularly for disadvantaged pupils, indicating a need for continued efforts in this area.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1037 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.86%
Girls: 42.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 101 | 77 | 178 |
| 8 | 101 | 79 | 180 |
| 9 | 112 | 69 | 181 |
| 10 | 102 | 78 | 180 |
| 11 | 79 | 70 | 149 |
| 12 | 56 | 43 | 99 |
| 13 | 48 | 19 | 67 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 44.6% |
| White, Other | 17.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.2% |
| Unclassified | 4.2% |
| African | 4.2% |
| White & Asian | 4.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Strong standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Strong standard |
| > Achievement | Strong standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Strong standard |
| > Inclusion | Strong standard |
| > Post-16 Provision | Strong standard |
| Last Report Date | 03 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Feb 2026 | School inspection |
| 24 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 08 Nov 2016 | Full inspection |
| 12 Dec 2013 | Full inspection |
| 26 Jan 2011 | Full inspection |
| 12 May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Jun 2008 | Full inspection |
| 29 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve high outcomes over time in national tests and examinations.
- The curriculum is ambitious, broad, and well-sequenced.
- Strong focus on inclusion for vulnerable pupils.
- Effective pastoral support contributing to pupils' wellbeing.
- High standards of teaching and teacher subject expertise.
- Students in the sixth form are well prepared for future education or employment.
- Coherent personal development programme supporting pupils' character development.
Areas for Improvement
- Persistent absence rates for disadvantaged pupils remain high.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 57 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 63.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 78.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 41.18 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 41.37 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | B | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | B | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 41.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 163 | 34 |
| Third Preference | 138 | 19 |
| From another Local Authority | 220 | 34 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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