The short version
Average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 135
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 58.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Head
- Ms Sandra Furno (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Shieldfield Green, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 1XA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHotspur Primary School
Primary · 848m away
Newcastle Preparatory School
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
North East Futures UTC
Secondary · 1.3km away
Byker Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
Primary · 1.7km away
Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
NCG
16 plus · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Christ Church CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Christ Church CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christ Church CofE Primary School?
Christ Church CofE Primary School currently has 135 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 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Christ Church CofE Primary School?
Christ Church CofE Primary School is in Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1XA, in the Newcastle upon Tyne 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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