The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
35%
+27.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
+8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 153
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 37.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Head
- Lucy Romaine (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 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
47a Brick Lane, Spitalfields, London, E1 6PU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Mulberry Academy London Dock
Secondary · 1.2km away
Blue Gate Fields Infants' School
Primary · 1.5km away
Blue Gate Fields Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Hermitage Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Tower Bridge Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
City of London School
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Christ Church CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Christ Church CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christ Church CofE School?
Christ Church CofE School currently has 153 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ Church CofE School take?
Christ Church CofE School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Christ Church CofE School?
Christ Church CofE School is in London, E1 6PU, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ Church CofE School have a sixth form?
No, Christ Church CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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