The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 186
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 53.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Philippa Foster
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wrose Brow Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 2NT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLow Ash Primary School
Primary · 729m away
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 817m away
High Crags Primary School
Primary · 873m away
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy
Primary · 873m away
Shipley CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Wycliffe CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Bradford Central PRU
Pupil referral unit · 1.6km away
Bradford Alternative Provision Academy
Academy · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Christ Church Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Christ Church Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christ Church Church of England Academy?
Christ Church Church of England Academy currently has 186 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ Church Church of England Academy take?
Christ Church Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Christ Church Church of England Academy?
Christ Church Church of England Academy is in Shipley, BD18 2NT, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ Church Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, Christ Church Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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