Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Contact details for the school

School Name: Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Address: Montpelier Road
Town/City: Purley
County: Surrey
Postcode: CR8 2QE
Telephone Number: 02 0866 7500
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: Purley Partnership Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Anne Hudson
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 397 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 29.2%

Location and administration

URN: 101793
DfE Number: 306/3301
UKPRN: 10074709
UPRN: 10000104524
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Croydon (E09000008)
Constituency: Croydon South (E14001187)
Electoral Ward: Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown (E05011477)
Diocese: CE36(Diocese of Southwark)

Easting & Northing: 531675E, 162092N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 20' 35.89" N 0° 6' 38.62" W
Plus Code: 9C3X8VVQ+8P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Purley Nursery School (0.2km)
  2. Cumnor House School (0.7km)
  3. Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School (0.7km)
  4. Thomas More Catholic School (0.7km)
  5. St David's School (1.0km)
  6. Harris Academy Purley (1.2km)
  7. Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School (1.2km)
  8. Abingdon House School Purley (1.3km)
  9. St Giles School (1.5km)
  10. Laleham Lea School (1.5km)
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Governors

  • Mr Alan Bates - Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 March 2027.
  • Mr Riyaz Cheytan - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2025.
  • Miss Emanuela Cudjoe - Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 November 2025.
  • Mr Graham Duncan - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 March 2027.
  • Mrs Rosemary Hafeez - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 6 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 March 2029.
  • Mr Robert Hopkins - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 24 April 2026.
  • Mrs Anne Hudson - Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 July 2027.
  • Mrs Jane Hudspith - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 February 2026.
  • Ms Fredicia King - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 March 2029.
  • Mrs Olufumisho Orebajo - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 October 2028.
  • Mr Charles Powell - Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2031.
  • Mr Aarhn Sathananthan - Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 November 2028.
  • Mrs Alison Thomson - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 November 2025.
  • Mr Theo Turner - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 July 2026.
  • Ms Gillian Visser - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 November 2025.
  • Mr Ben Winstanley - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2027.