What did Ofsted judge Christ Church CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Christ Church CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2015 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in April 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Christ Church CofE Primary School?

Christ Church CofE Primary School has 405 pupils on roll.

What ages does Christ Church CofE Primary School take?

Christ Church CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.

Where is Christ Church CofE Primary School located?

Christ Church CofE Primary School is located in Surbiton, KT5 8LJ, Kingston upon Thames.

How do I apply to Christ Church CofE Primary School?

Christ Church CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Christ Church CofE Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Christ Church CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Christ Church CofE Primary School?

When Christ Church CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children — Children who are looked after or previously looked after by a local authority (including children adopted from state care outside of England); 2. Exceptional medical or social need — Children with an exceptional and professionally supported medical or social need for a place at this school. This must be supported by written evidence, such as from a doctor, social worker or educational psychologist which sets out the reasons why this school is the most suitable school and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school; 3. Siblings — Children with a brother or sister attending the school at the time of admission. This includes, half brothers and sisters, step brothers and sisters and adopted or foster children living at the same address at the time of admission. This also includes children whose parents have separated and who have chosen to live with different parents so that siblings can stay together regardless of where they live, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event that two or more applicants have equal right to a place under any of the above criteria, and there are insufficient places, the governing body will use distance, in the first instance, to decide between applicants. If applicants live equidistant from the school, the governing body will draw lots to decide between. Distance from the school will serve as an overriding tie-breaker in the event of oversubscription within any category for all relevant age groups and by drawing of lots if necessary.

What is the largest ethnic background at Christ Church CofE Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 55.3% of pupils at Christ Church CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Christ Church CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children or previously looked after children — Children who are looked after or previously looked after by a local authority (including children adopted from state care outside of England).
2Exceptional medical or social need — Children with an exceptional and professionally supported medical or social need for a place at this school. This must be supported by written evidence, such as from a doctor, social worker or educational psychologist which sets out the reasons why this school is the most suitable school and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school.
3Siblings — Children with a brother or sister attending the school at the time of admission. This includes, half brothers and sisters, step brothers and sisters and adopted or foster children living at the same address at the time of admission. This also includes children whose parents have separated and who have chosen to live with different parents so that siblings can stay together regardless of where they live.
4Children of committed members of the church family — Children whose parents or guardians are committed members of the church family at Christ Church, Surbiton Hill or Emmanuel Church, Tolworth.
5Distance from home to school — Children in order of proximity from the school to their home. All home to school distances will be measured by Kingston Council's School Admission system using a straight line to a centre point on the Christ Church School site defined and generated by the School Admissions' geographical information system. This single defined central point is used to ensure that no application or applicant is disadvantaged over other applicants by measurement to individual entrance gates.

If two applications tie: In the event that two or more applicants have equal right to a place under any of the above criteria, and there are insufficient places, the governing body will use distance, in the first instance, to decide between applicants. If applicants live equidistant from the school, the governing body will draw lots to decide between. Distance from the school will serve as an overriding tie-breaker in the event of oversubscription within any category for all relevant age groups and by drawing of lots if necessary.

The brochure states "This is a summary of the oversubscription criteria. It is your responsibility to read the full policy on the school's website for further information about each criteria and your responsibilities as the applicant before making your application." Kingston composite brochure, "Admission arrangements for 2026" (September 2026 entry), "Academies, foundation, free and voluntary aided schools" section.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Christ Church CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Christ Church CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Christ Church CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2015 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in April 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Christ Church CofE Primary School?: Christ Church CofE Primary School has 405 pupils on roll.
What ages does Christ Church CofE Primary School take?: Christ Church CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Christ Church CofE Primary School located?: Christ Church CofE Primary School is located in Surbiton, KT5 8LJ, Kingston upon Thames.
How do I apply to Christ Church CofE Primary School?: Christ Church CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Christ Church CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Christ Church CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Christ Church CofE Primary School?: When Christ Church CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children — Children who are looked after or previously looked after by a local authority (including children adopted from state care outside of England); 2. Exceptional medical or social need — Children with an exceptional and professionally supported medical or social need for a place at this school. This must be supported by written evidence, such as from a doctor, social worker or educational psychologist which sets out the reasons why this school is the most suitable school and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school; 3. Siblings — Children with a brother or sister attending the school at the time of admission. This includes, half brothers and sisters, step brothers and sisters and adopted or foster children living at the same address at the time of admission. This also includes children whose parents have separated and who have chosen to live with different parents so that siblings can stay together regardless of where they live, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event that two or more applicants have equal right to a place under any of the above criteria, and there are insufficient places, the governing body will use distance, in the first instance, to decide between applicants. If applicants live equidistant from the school, the governing body will draw lots to decide between. Distance from the school will serve as an overriding tie-breaker in the event of oversubscription within any category for all relevant age groups and by drawing of lots if necessary.
What is the largest ethnic background at Christ Church CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 55.3% of pupils at Christ Church CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Christ Church CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children or previously looked after children — Children who are looked after or previously looked after by a local authority (including children adopted from state care outside of England).
2Exceptional medical or social need — Children with an exceptional and professionally supported medical or social need for a place at this school. This must be supported by written evidence, such as from a doctor, social worker or educational psychologist which sets out the reasons why this school is the most suitable school and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school.
3Siblings — Children with a brother or sister attending the school at the time of admission. This includes, half brothers and sisters, step brothers and sisters and adopted or foster children living at the same address at the time of admission. This also includes children whose parents have separated and who have chosen to live with different parents so that siblings can stay together regardless of where they live.
4Children of committed members of the church family — Children whose parents or guardians are committed members of the church family at Christ Church, Surbiton Hill or Emmanuel Church, Tolworth.
5Distance from home to school — Children in order of proximity from the school to their home. All home to school distances will be measured by Kingston Council's School Admission system using a straight line to a centre point on the Christ Church School site defined and generated by the School Admissions' geographical information system. This single defined central point is used to ensure that no application or applicant is disadvantaged over other applicants by measurement to individual entrance gates.

Christ Church CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Christ Church CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Christ Church CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2015 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in April 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Christ Church CofE Primary School?: Christ Church CofE Primary School has 405 pupils on roll.
What ages does Christ Church CofE Primary School take?: Christ Church CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Christ Church CofE Primary School located?: Christ Church CofE Primary School is located in Surbiton, KT5 8LJ, Kingston upon Thames.
How do I apply to Christ Church CofE Primary School?: Christ Church CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Christ Church CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Christ Church CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Christ Church CofE Primary School?: When Christ Church CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children — Children who are looked after or previously looked after by a local authority (including children adopted from state care outside of England); 2. Exceptional medical or social need — Children with an exceptional and professionally supported medical or social need for a place at this school. This must be supported by written evidence, such as from a doctor, social worker or educational psychologist which sets out the reasons why this school is the most suitable school and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school; 3. Siblings — Children with a brother or sister attending the school at the time of admission. This includes, half brothers and sisters, step brothers and sisters and adopted or foster children living at the same address at the time of admission. This also includes children whose parents have separated and who have chosen to live with different parents so that siblings can stay together regardless of where they live, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event that two or more applicants have equal right to a place under any of the above criteria, and there are insufficient places, the governing body will use distance, in the first instance, to decide between applicants. If applicants live equidistant from the school, the governing body will draw lots to decide between. Distance from the school will serve as an overriding tie-breaker in the event of oversubscription within any category for all relevant age groups and by drawing of lots if necessary.
What is the largest ethnic background at Christ Church CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 55.3% of pupils at Christ Church CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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