The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 39% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
39%
-23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 443
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 55.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Miss Lynsey Gregory (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Brookhill Road, Waterworks Street, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 3JL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Monica's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 736m away
Bedford Primary School
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Cambridge Nursery School
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Linacre Primary School
Primary · 805m away
All Saints Catholic Primary School
Primary · 845m away
Hillside High School
Secondary · 848m away
Hugh Baird College
16 plus · 914m away
Thomas Gray Primary School
Primary · 932m away
Questions parents ask
What is Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School?
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School currently has 443 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School take?
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School?
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School is in Bootle, L20 3JL, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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