Christ's College
| Type | Other schools / Free schools |
| Age Range | 4-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Pennywell Road Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR4 8PG |
| Phone | 01915344444 |
| Reference Number | 138567 |
Christ's College has shown significant improvements since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of requires improvement to good. The school provides a nurturing environment where pupils are well supported, particularly in early reading. While the majority of lessons are characterized by good behavior and a calm atmosphere, there are still occasional instances of low-level disruption in some secondary classes. Attendance rates, particularly among disadvantaged pupils, remain a concern, impacting their learning experiences.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 778 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.27%
Girls: 53.73% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 23 | 40 |
| 2 | 21 | 23 | 44 |
| 3 | 23 | 37 | 60 |
| 4 | 37 | 23 | 60 |
| 5 | 25 | 35 | 60 |
| 6 | 28 | 31 | 59 |
| 7 | 40 | 43 | 83 |
| 8 | 38 | 52 | 90 |
| 9 | 42 | 47 | 89 |
| 10 | 43 | 45 | 88 |
| 11 | 32 | 40 | 72 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.9% |
| African | 16.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
| 01 May 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Mar 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Feb 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Nov 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Jul 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Feb 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Caring and nurturing environment for pupils
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Ambitious curriculum designed for all pupils, including those with SEND
- Effective phonics teaching starting from Reception
- Variety of extracurricular clubs and leadership opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of the curriculum in secondary lessons
- Need for better use of assessment information to inform teaching
- Lack of analysis regarding behavioral patterns and trends
- Low attendance rates, particularly among disadvantaged pupils
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 59.7% |
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:
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| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0 | ||
| Writing | 3.2 | ||
| Maths | 0.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
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| Second Preference | 34 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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