Christ Church Primary SW9, based in London, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

Christ Church Primary SW9 currently has around 153 pupils on roll, which is about 73% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.6% boys and 46.4% girls. Around 36.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.2%.

The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 23.5%. caribbean pupils make up about 20.9% , followed by white british at 17.6%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Cancell Road, London, SW9 6HN
Website: www.christchurchschool.cc
Telephone: 02077351343
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Lambeth
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Jayne Mitchell
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100610

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 05/06/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 209
Number of Pupils: 153
Number of Boys: 82
Number of Girls: 71

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 19.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African23.50%36
Caribbean20.90%32
White British17.60%27
Other Mixed7.80%12
Other White6.50%10
White and Black African5.20%8
Other (any other ethnic group)4.60%7
Other Black3.90%6
White and Black Caribbean2.60%4
White and Asian2.60%4
Irish2.60%4
Bangladeshi1.30%2
Other Asian0.70%1
Indian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%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: Above Average (2.5)
Writing: Average (1.3)
Maths: Average (0.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
71%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
64%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
105.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
105.5
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre
1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG
4out of 4 1,803 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Grove Nursery School
Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY
3out of 4 2,047 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Tachbrook Nursery School
Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT
- not rated 2,234 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ann Bernadt Nursery School
29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT
- not rated 2,284 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre
35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL
3out of 4 2,309 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Christ Church Primary SW9
Cancell Road , North Brixton SW9 6HN
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Hill Mead Junior School
Hill Mead Drive , Moorland Road SW9 8QJ
- not rated 234 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Mostyn Gardens Primary School
Cowley Road , SW9 6HF
- not rated 331 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Van Gogh Primary
Cowley Road , SW9 6HF
3out of 4 331 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St John the Divine Church of England Primary School
Warham Street , Camberwell New Road SE5 0SX
3out of 4 466 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Saint Gabriel's College
Langton Road , SW9 6UL
3out of 4 435 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Archbishop Michael Ramsey Technology College
Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB
- not rated 635 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ark All Saints Academy
140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB
3out of 4 635 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Michael and All Angels CofE Academy
Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB
- not rated 635 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP
4out of 4 831 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Marine Society College of the Sea
200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY
- not rated 2,428 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King's College London Maths School
80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ
- not rated 2,430 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
South Bank University Sixth Form
56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS
- not rated 2,544 yd Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Morley College London
61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT
- not rated 2,632 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX
- not rated 2,899 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Durand Academy
Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD
- not rated 619 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 2,692 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
One World Pre-School
62a Vassall Road , Brixton SW9 6HY
- not rated 122 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Charles Edward Brooke Refugee Centre Co Charles Edward Brooke CofE School
Langton Street , SW9 6UL
- not rated 465 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Highshore School
135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW
3out of 4 587 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Excel Preparatory School
230-234 Brixton Road , SW9 6AH
- not rated 663 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Dolphin School 2
St Mark's Church , Kennington Park Road SE11 4PW
- not rated 705 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.