The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 57
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 14%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Head
- Mrs Michala Uttley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Delph Road, Delph Road, Oldham, Lancashire, OL3 5RY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Christ Church CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Christ Church CofE Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christ Church CofE Primary School?
Christ Church CofE Primary School currently has 57 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ Church CofE Primary School take?
Christ Church CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Christ Church CofE Primary School?
Christ Church CofE Primary School is in Oldham, OL3 5RY, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ Church CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Christ Church CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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