Christ Church C of E Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Flaxley Lane Middlebeck Newark-on-Trent Nottinghamshire NG24 3XB |
| Phone | 01636680051 |
| Reference Number | 122792 |
Christ Church C of E Primary School has demonstrated significant improvement since its previous inspection, now rated as good overall. The school fosters a warm and welcoming environment where pupils feel valued and parents are actively involved in their children's education. The curriculum is effectively designed to build knowledge over time, and teachers instill a love for reading, with strong support for pupils who may fall behind. Despite these strengths, some areas are identified for improvement, particularly in ensuring that all pupils retain knowledge across various subjects and enhancing learning opportunities in the outdoor environment for early years pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 195 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.28%
Girls: 48.72% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 19% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 2 | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| 3 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 4 | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.1% |
| White, Other | 11.3% |
| Unclassified | 4.1% |
| African | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 11 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy, safe, and well-behaved.
- Strong support is provided for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Teachers design engaging lessons that pupils enjoy.
- Leaders have high expectations and support staff well.
- There are ample opportunities for pupils' personal development.
- The school community is actively engaged with parents.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not check pupils' retention of knowledge closely enough.
- Pupils struggle to recall information about world religions and cultures.
- Limited opportunities for consolidating learning in the outdoor area for early years.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 31% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 100 | ||
| Maths | 98 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 35 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 18 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy
Boundary Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4AU |
0.17 miles |
|
Mount CofE Primary School
Kings Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1EW |
0.5 miles |
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The King's Church of England Primary Academy
Holden Crescent, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4HU |
0.51 miles |
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Lovers Lane Primary and Nursery School
Warburton Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1LT |
0.78 miles |
|
Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school
John Gold Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1RU |
0.87 miles |
|
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy
Bailey Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4EP |
0.9 miles |
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Highfields School
London Road, Newark, NG24 3AL |
1.12 miles |
|
St Peter's Crosskeys CofE Academy
Sandhill Road, Farndon, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4TE |
1.43 miles |
|
John Hunt Academy
London Road, New Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3BN |
1.53 miles |
|
Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy
Wolsey Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2BQ |
1.64 miles |
|
Chuter Ede Primary School
Wolfit Avenue, Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3PQ |
1.96 miles |
|
Coddington CofE Primary and Nursery School
Brownlows Hill, Coddington, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2QA |
2.4 miles |
|
Winthorpe Primary School
Thoroughfare Lane, Winthorpe, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NN |
2.67 miles |
|
Muskham Primary School
Main Street, North Muskham, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 6HD |
3.25 miles |
|
All Saints Anglican/Methodist Primary School
Top Street, Elston, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 5NP |
4.03 miles |
|
The Claypole Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Claypole, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 5BQ |
4.44 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Magnus Church of England Academy
Earp Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4AB |
0.65 miles |
|
Newark Orchard School
London Road, Balderton, Newark, NG24 3AL |
1.32 miles |
|
The Newark Academy
London Road, Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3AL |
1.43 miles |
|
Hope House School
Barnby Road, Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3NE |
1.73 miles |
|
The Suthers School
Cross Lane, Fernwood, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3NH |
2.72 miles |