Christ Church Church of England Academy
Wrose Brow Road, Shipley, BD18 2NTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Christ Church Church of England Academy is a primary school in Shipley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 11th of 12 primary schools in Shipley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 April 2022, report published 25 May 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 April 2022
Leaders have developed a caring and nurturing ethos within the school. The foundations of this ethos are the core values of compassion, community and achievement. Pupils learn through a well-planned curriculum which builds, year on year. Adults provide an extensive network of support to ensure pupils are well cared for. Pupils feel happy and safe in school. They know who to go and see if they are worried. One pupil fondly referred to these adults as the 'safe guardians'. The pastoral support pupils receive is very strong. Pupils have a good understanding of what bullying is. Bullying does happen occasionally and adults are quick to sort out problems. Pupils told inspectors that everyone in school is treated fairly. Pupils are well behaved and enjoy learning. A few pupils struggle to concentrate on occasion, but adults help them to refocus. Leaders monitor and work hard to support, and keep a very close eye on, those pupils who do not attend regularly. Some of these pupils are absent too often. Consequently, they miss out on valuable learning opportunities.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, assessment processes are still in development. Because of this, some subject leaders do not have a clear picture of what pupils do well and what they need to improve. Leaders need to make sure teachers check what pupils have remembered in order to identify gaps in learning and address these in subsequent teaching.
- A number of pupils are frequently absent. As a result, some do not achieve as well as they should. Leaders should maintain their drive to improve attendance so that these pupils experience more of, and benefit from, the curriculum in order to achieve their potential.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
161 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Christ Church Church of England Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Ash Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| High Crags Primary Leadership Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Shipley CofE Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Hoyle Court Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Philippa Foster
- Phone
- 01274410349
- Address
- Wrose Brow Road, Shipley, BD18 2NT
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 139201
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.