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Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Montpelier Road, Purley CR8 2QE
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) is a Church of England primary school maintained by the local authority (Croydon). It has about 400 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In November 2011 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils, Progress, Finances and Attainment.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all roughly average.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is very high.
Attainment: Below average. Maths attainment is below average, reading is below average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Below average. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Progress: Below average. Progress in maths is about average, in reading it is below average and in writing it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress in maths is below average. Progress in reading is below average. Progress in writing is poor.
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