Christ Church CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Oldham (Oldham).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Our vision, rooted in the words of Paul the Apostle (1 Corinthians 13:13), And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love', is to ensure an environment where children can imitate the love of Jesus by treating others as they wish to be treated themselves.
Love for us at Christ Church Primary is showing care, compassion and respect for one another, celebrating that we are all unique whilst being part of a family- our class, our school, our community. Christ Church Primary School, Denshaw offers a happy, safe and caring environment. We have a unique, family atmosphere, where each child is valued as an individual.
We encourage a love of learning and promote a child's natural curiosity through varying challenges, experiences and opportunities. As a small church school, we develop a knowledge and understanding of Christianity and foster a respect for other people and their beliefs. Our Christian faith gives rise to our service to God and to the community.
Our core principles are faith, hope and love.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
18 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Climbing
- Computing
- Cricket
- Dance
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Music
- Netball
- Rounders
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Yoga
and 2 more
Key facts
- URN
- 105693
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Constituency
- Oldham East and Saddleworth
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Davis | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sarah Davis Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Alan Gorst | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Headteacher Michala Uttley | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mrs Jane Felstead | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Clare Norton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Angela Williams | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Clare Wrigley | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Rebecca Lee | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2013 · until 2030 |
| Sarah Davis Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Clare Wrigley Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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