Is Christ Church CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 4 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Needs attention and three at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 52nd of 75 primary schools in Oldham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Christ Church CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 70% of pupils at Christ Church CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Christ Church CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Christ Church CofE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Delph Road, Delph Road, Oldham, OL3 5RY

Local ranking52nd of 75 primary schools in Oldham

Ofsted: Needs attention

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 4 June 2026. Figures last updated 17 August 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 4 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 70.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 90.0%
Writing (Expected): 90.0%
Maths (Expected): 70.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 90.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 10

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 57
Boys: 28 (60%)
Girls: 19 (40%)
Capacity: 105 (45% full)
SEND: 12.3%
FSM Eligible: 14.0%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 8.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 13.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.2
Budget per Pupil: £12,174/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 100.0%

100.0%

White British

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01457874554

michala.uttley@christchurch-pri.oldham.sch.uk

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Delph Road

Oldham, North West

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Administrative

URN: 105693
UKPRN: 10068689
Establishment No.: 3011

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