Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School, based in Erith, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School currently has around 544 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.7% boys and 51.3% girls. Around 19.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 11 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a african background (50.2%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Lesney Park Road, Erith, DA8 3DG
Website: www.christchurch.bexley.sch.uk
Telephone: 01322333780
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Bexley
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Claudet Hedman
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 139212

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 03/06/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 630
Number of Pupils: 544
Number of Boys: 265
Number of Girls: 279

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 14.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African50.20%273
White British8.80%48
Indian7.00%38
Other White6.30%34
Other Asian4.40%24
Caribbean4.00%22
Other Mixed3.70%20
Other (any other ethnic group)3.30%18
White and Black African2.80%15
White and Asian2.40%13
White and Black Caribbean1.80%10
Bangladeshi1.80%10
Pakistani1.70%9
Unclassified0.70%4
Gypsy/Roma0.60%3
Chinese0.60%3
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.9)
Writing: Average (-0.9)
Maths: Average (1.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
63%
Town average
67%
Local authority average
65%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
6%
Town average
11%
Local authority average
11%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
105.7
Local authority average
105.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
105.4
Local authority average
105.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bedonwell Nursery School
Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF
- not rated 2,964 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Christ Church, Erith,CofE VA Primary School
Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Christ Church CofE VA School
Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School
Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG
- not rated 0 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School
Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ
4out of 4 760 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Lime Wood Primary School
2 Sandy Road , DA8 1FJ
- not rated 832 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Erith School
Avenue Road , DA8 3BN
- not rated 686 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King Henry School
Avenue Road , DA8 3BN
- not rated 686 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Erith School
Avenue Road , DA8 3BN
- not rated 686 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Leigh Academy Bexley
Avenue Road , DA8 3BN
1out of 4 686 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Erith Road , DA17 6HT
3out of 4 1,309 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bexley College
Tower Road , DA17 6JA
- not rated 1,164 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodside School
Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB
- not rated 882 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodside Academy
Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB
3out of 4 882 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit
Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX
- not rated 1,523 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cornerstone School
Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW
3out of 4 1,913 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Break Through School
121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX
- not rated 2,197 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.