Christ Church CofE Primary School

About Christ Church CofE Primary School

Christ Church CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 135 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 60.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 78.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Newcastle upon Tyne →

School Type

Voluntary aided school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

135 / 176 (77%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Shieldfield Green, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1XA

Phone

01912328054

Headteacher

Sandra Furno

Website

www.christchurch.newcastle.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Christ Church CofE Primary School?

Christ Church CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Christ Church CofE Primary School have?

Christ Church CofE Primary School has 135 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

65% of pupils at Christ Church CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Christ Church CofE Primary School?

Christ Church CofE Primary School is located at Shieldfield Green, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1XA.