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GoodMixedLast inspected 02/11/2011

Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)

Primary · Voluntary aided school · Croydon · CR8 2QE
Pupils
403
Capacity
420
FSM %
24.8%
EAL %
48%
KS2 R+W+M
62%
About this school

Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) is a voluntary aided school mixed primary school located in Croydon, London (CR8 2QE). The school has a Church of England religious character. It has 403 pupils and a capacity of 420.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2011, Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) was rated Good — a school that meets the high standards set by Ofsted and provides a sound education. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 62% of pupils at Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — in line with the national average of approximately 65%. 2% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 51%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: a proportion of pupils (24.8%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 48% speak English as an additional language. Croydon is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.

Section 01

KS2 Attainment — End of Primary School

Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.

Reading, Writing & Maths (expected standard)62%
National average ~65%3-year average: 51%
Higher Standard
2%
Reading
82%
Maths
83%
Writing
62%
Grammar & Punctuation
77%
English as Additional Language
48%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
45%
Girls
79%
Gender gap: 34.0 percentage points — girls ahead
Disadvantaged Pupil Gap

Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.

Disadvantaged (FSM)
58%
Non-disadvantaged
63%
Gap
-11pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughCroydon
PhasePrimary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Religious characterChurch of England
AddressMontpelier Road, Purley, CR8 2QE
Telephone2086607500
URN101793
Area House Prices — Croydon · 2024
Median price
£370k
Average price
£415k
Annual change
+1.6%
Borough-level median. Source: Land Registry UK HPI. Use as a guide only — street-level prices vary significantly.
Section 04

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KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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