Christ Church Primary School
Byng Road, Christ Church Primary School, Barnet, EN5 4NSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Christ Church Primary School is a primary school in Barnet for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. It ranks 29th of 83 primary schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 October 2022, report published 27 November 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 4 October 2022
Pupils are happy at this caring school. Leaders and staff know their pupils very well. Pupils are at the heart of everything leaders do. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils. Staff ensure that the curriculum provides a range of rich experiences. This reflects leaders' commitment to enabling all pupils to take part in a wide range of visits and activities. Pupils enjoy outdoor learning and outings to museums. Most pupils learn the knowledge and skills that they should in their different subjects. Leaders ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), do well. Behaviour in lessons and around the school is good. Pupils are safe. They know that staff will always listen to their concerns and take prompt action. Pupils are polite and respectful towards each other. On the rare occasion when bullying occurs, it is dealt with swiftly. Leaders have ensured that there is a strong and harmonious partnership with parents and carers. Parents are full of praise for this nurturing school. Typical comments from parents included 'The school feels like a big family and is full of love and encouragement.'
What the school should improve
- In Years 1 to 6, sometimes teachers do not check what pupils know and remember and identify gaps in pupils' knowledge. In some subjects, it is difficult for pupils to learn new concepts, where previous learning is not in their long-term memory. Leaders need to ensure that teachers check what their pupils know and remember and use the information to ensure that any gaps are addressed before moving on to new subject matter.
- Occasionally in Years 1 to 6, a small number of pupils' behaviour affects their own learning and that of their peers. Leaders need to make sure that all teachers consistently apply the school's behaviour policy and, when needed, provide pupils with extra support, so that low-level disruption does not affect how the curriculum is taught.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
217 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near Christ Church Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foulds School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| Monken Hadley CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 88% met the expected standard |
| Whitings Hill Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| Underhill School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| St Catherine's RC School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Harry
- Phone
- 02084402198
- Address
- Byng Road, Christ Church Primary School, Barnet, EN5 4NS
- Local authority
- Barnet
- URN
- 101316
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.