Is Christ Church CE Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 20 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 73rd of 128 primary schools in Kirklees. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Christ Church CE Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 48% of pupils at Christ Church CE Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Christ Church CE Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Christ Church CE Academy 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 CE Academy

Deighton Road, Deighton, Huddersfield, HD2 1JP

Local ranking73rd of 128 primary schools in Kirklees

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 20 January 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 20 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

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

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

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 48.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 63.0%
Writing (Expected): 48.0%
Maths (Expected): 56.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 56.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 101.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 27

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 213
Boys: 108 (56%)
Girls: 86 (44%)
Capacity: 210 (92% full)
SEND: 34.7%
FSM Eligible: 68.0%
EAL: 39.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 7.0%
SEN Support: 27.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.2
Budget per Pupil: £8,378/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 23.8%
Black African: 18.1%
Other: 13.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 10.9%
Asian Other: 8.6%
Asian Pakistani: 6.7%
White Other: 4.8%
Black Caribbean: 4.3%

23.8%

White British

18.1%

Black African

13.3%

Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01484226595

office@christchurch.enhanceacad.org.uk

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Deighton Road

Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 138584
UKPRN: 10038481
Establishment No.: 2000
Trust: ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST

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