How many pupils does Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) have?

Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) has 403 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

62% of pupils at Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)?

Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) is located at Montpelier Road, Purley, Croydon, CR8 2QE.

Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)

Montpelier Road, Purley, Croydon, CR8 2QE

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

62%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

403

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary aided school

Type

About Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)

Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) is a voluntary aided school in Purley, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 403 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 29.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 46.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Croydon →
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 403 / 420 (96%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

29.2%

Free school meals

46.3%

EAL

3.7%

SEN support

22.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

62%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.2%

Overall absence

13.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

16.93

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

23.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

19.57

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.1 vs 2023/24

£48,160

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,679 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,376

Spend per pupil

£7,159

Income per pupil

48%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Montpelier Road, Purley, Croydon, CR8 2QE
Phone: 02086607500
Headteacher: Anne Hudson
Website: www.christchurch.croydon.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)?: Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) is a voluntary aided school in Purley, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) have?: Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) has 403 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 62% of pupils at Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)?: Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) is located at Montpelier Road, Purley, Croydon, CR8 2QE.

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