Located in Ilford, Christchurch Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Christchurch Primary School currently has around 1117 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.6% boys and 47.4% girls. Around 14.8% 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 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.9%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 26.9%. bangladeshi pupils make up about 24.2% , followed by pakistani at 22.8%
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.
| Address: | Wellesley Road, Ilford, IG1 4LQ |
| Website: | www.christchurchprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02084785560 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Redbridge |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Kirsty Steedman |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 131847 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/11/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1154 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1117 |
| Number of Boys: | 587 |
| Number of Girls: | 530 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.9% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 26.90% | 300 |
| Bangladeshi | 24.20% | 270 |
| Pakistani | 22.80% | 255 |
| Other White | 7.00% | 78 |
| Other Asian | 5.20% | 58 |
| African | 4.80% | 54 |
| White and Asian | 2.10% | 23 |
| White British | 1.60% | 18 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 16 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 7 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Primary School Wellesley Road , IG1 4LQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Junior School Wellesley Road , IG1 4LQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Infants' School Wellesley Road , IG1 4LQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winston Way Academy Winston Way , IG1 2WS | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winston Way Primary School Winston Way , IG1 2WS | - not rated | 669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 607 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Palmer Catholic School Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,833 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenarm College 20 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 511 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 592 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 670 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbrook 34 Mansfield Road , IG1 3BD | - not rated | 770 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 798 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.