Christchurch Primary School

What Christchurch Primary School does

Christchurch Primary School is a state-funded primary school located at Wellesley Road, Ilford, Essex, within the London Borough of Redbridge in England. The institution provides education from Nursery through Year 6 across five forms of entry, making it one of the larger primary school operations in the borough. It has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in each of its last three inspections and has achieved the Wellbeing Award for Schools. The school is governed by a local-authority-maintained governing body and operates under the strategic oversight of the London Borough of Redbridge, with Headteacher Kirsty Steedman leading day-to-day delivery.

The school's core educational delivery is built on a layered technology stack: Google Workspace for Education supports Years 3–6 pupils and all staff, Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus is provisioned to staff under a licensing agreement, and a Wonde-powered MyLogin portal provides single sign-on access to Google Classroom, Purple Mash, Spelling Shed, and Times Tables Rock Stars. Google Classroom functions as the remote learning platform, supported by LGfL remote desktop connectivity for staff. The school's wider operating stack includes ParentPay for cashless payments, the ParentHub mobile app for parent communications, and CPS Open Check (provided by LGfL and Atomwide) for automated school-status disclosure. CCTV infrastructure supports safeguarding operations. The school also offers wraparound services including on-site meals via ISS Caterhouse in partnership with the London Borough of Redbridge, and breakfast and after-school clubs operated by Shine Clubs, alongside external providers for karate, foundation sports, table tennis, and dance.

Revenue mechanics are characteristic of a UK state primary school. The primary funding stream is per-pupil and ringfenced grants from the Department for Education channelled via the London Borough of Redbridge, covering teacher salaries, operational costs, SEND support, pupil premium, catch-up premium, sports premium, and music development funding. A secondary, smaller revenue stream is generated through optional parent-paid services (school trips, music lessons, after-school clubs, non-free meals, and school uniform), all processed via ParentPay or the ISS payment portal. Customer segments are diffuse (families across the Ilford catchment and surrounding borough), with admissions for Reception to Year 6 centrally coordinated through the Redbridge eAdmissions system and Nursery admissions managed directly by the school via a waiting list.

Name

Christchurch Primary School

Legal name

Christchurch Primary School

Website

https://christchurchprimary.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Christchurch Primary School is a state-funded primary school in Ilford, Essex, delivering Nursery to Year 6 education across five forms of entry under London Borough of Redbridge governance, rated Outstanding by Ofsted across three consecutive inspections.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education (K-6)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nursery School Readiness & Transition Programs (EDACACAL)

Keywords

• Primary education
• State-funded schooling
• Nursery to Year 6
• School well-being services
• Remote learning platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Ilford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (DfE/LA): As a state primary school, primary funding comes from the Department for Education via the London Borough of Redbridge local authority. This covers teacher salaries, operational costs, and statutory services.
2. Optional Services (Trips, Clubs, Meals, Music Lessons): Parents pay for optional services including school trips, music lessons, after-school clubs, and (for some families) school meals. ISS Caterhouse provides meals under a catering partnership. Payments processed via ParentPay.
3. Pupil Premium & Catch-up Premium: Additional government funding for eligible pupils (pupil premium) and those affected by COVID learning gaps (catch-up premium), used to provide targeted resources and support.
4. Sports Premium & Music Development Funding: Ringfenced DfE funding for PE and sport provision, and music education (including peripatetic instrumental lessons).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Christchurch Primary School is a five-form-entry state primary school delivering full-time and part-time Nursery and primary education (Reception to Year 6) aligned with the National Curriculum. Its offering includes a broad, balanced, and creative curriculum covering English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, Music, Languages (French from Year 3), RE, PE, and PSHE, supplemented by well-being support services, on-site school meals, before/after-school clubs, SEND support, and remote learning capability via Google Classroom. The school serves pupils aged 3 to 11 in the Ilford community within the London Borough of Redbridge.

Product overview

Christchurch Primary School operates as a five-form entry primary school offering Nursery to Year 6 education. The school's core educational offering includes a broad, balanced curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum, delivered through Google Workspace for Education for Years 3-6. Remote learning is provided via Google Classroom when students cannot attend in person. The school supplements its core curriculum with well-being services (Space4Me counselling, Family Support), before/after school clubs, and school meals. Student access to digital learning resources is centralized through the MyLogin portal powered by Wonde, which integrates with Google Classroom, Purple Mash, Times Tables Rock Stars, and other educational applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nursery to Year 6 Education

Quantifiable outcome

• School ranked as outstanding by Ofsted in each of its last three inspections
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ISS Caterhouse (London Borough of Redbridge)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISS Caterhouse, in partnership with London Borough of Redbridge, provides all school meals cooked on site in the school's canteen kitchen. Over 95% of ingredients are fresh, using seasonal, British Farm Assured produce including free range eggs, organic milk and bread. At least two weekly menu items are sourced from local producers. The school operates as a cashless school for meals, with payments managed via the ISS payment portal.
• Shine Clubs (Breakfast & After-School Club)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShine Clubs is an Ofsted registered company that independently runs the school's Breakfast Club and After-School Club on the school premises. This provides extended care provision for pupils outside of school hours. The school outsources extended care services rather than managing them directly.
• External Sports and Activity ProvidersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKarate, Foundation Sports (FS), Table Tennis, and Dance clubs are run by external organisations. The school office provides information about these clubs to parents.
• London Borough of RedbridgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school operates under the governance and funding of the London Borough of Redbridge. The LA handles admissions for Reception–Year 6, provides safeguarding support, data protection officer services, and oversees the catering partnership with ISS. The DPO is based at Lynton House, 255-259 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1NN.
• REWT (Redbridge Emotional Wellbeing Services)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school liaises with REWT who offer a range of services for families, pupils, and staff with a focus on supporting families holistically. This partnership supports the school's well-being and mental health provision.
• Wonde (MyLogin Portal)coreTechnology or IntegrationWonde provides the MyLogin portal which serves as a single sign-on gateway for pupils to access Google Classroom, Purple Mash, Spelling Shed, and Times Tables Rock Stars. The portal supports emoji password login, Magic Badge login, and traditional password/PIN login methods.
• Google Workspace for EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Workspace for Education is used by all staff and students in Years 3–6. All Google education services have been reviewed and meet the school's E-safety policy. Google Drive (drive.gapps.christchurchprimary.co.uk) is used to access Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms. Google Classroom is used for remote learning delivery.
• Microsoft Office 365 ProPluscoreTechnology or IntegrationUnder the school's Microsoft Licensing Agreement, all staff receive a free subscription to Office 365 ProPlus (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher, Access, Lync) downloadable on up to 5 devices including Mac, Android, and iOS. Subscription is valid for the duration of staff employment at the school.
• EWHMS (Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Services) / You and Me CharityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school works with EWHMS (Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Services) and You and Me Charity as part of its mental health support network for pupils, alongside Senior Mental Health Leads, the Mental Health Support Team in Redbridge, Viera Fajnovora (school counsellor), ELSA's, Wellbeing Champions, and Mental Health First Aiders.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Cognita: International schools group operating independent primary and secondary schools, including in the UK. Comparable only as a primary education operator with similar digital and pastoral infrastructure expectations; differs in being fee-paying rather than state-funded.

Broad incumbents

• Academies Enterprise Trust (AET): Large multi-academy trust operating a network of primary and secondary academies across England, including London. Comparable as a state primary operator, though spread across many sites rather than a single campus.
• Harris Federation: Large multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary academies across London, including in the Redbridge catchment. Comparable as a primary education operator in the same geography, though it runs a portfolio rather than a single site.
• Outwood Grange Academies Trust: One of the largest multi-academy trusts in England, operating primary and secondary academies. Comparable as a state primary operator, but at significantly larger portfolio scale and with a more geographically dispersed footprint.
• Ark Schools: National multi-academy trust operating multiple London primaries alongside secondaries. Comparable as a primary education provider in the same region, though at portfolio scale rather than single-site.
• Oasis Community Learning: National multi-academy trust with a portfolio of primary academies, including in London. Comparable operating model (state-funded primary education with strong community and well-being emphasis), but operates across many sites.
• Star Academies: Multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary schools, with a strong focus on character education, well-being, and community engagement. Comparable pastoral and enrichment positioning, though at multi-site scale.
• Tauheedul Education Trust: Multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary academies, with a strong London/North West footprint and an explicit emphasis on enrichment and well-being. Comparable curriculum and pastoral positioning, though at portfolio scale.

Emerging players

• Mulberry Schools Trust: London-based multi-academy trust running primary and secondary schools in Tower Hamlets with an explicit creative-arts and enrichment focus. Comparable mission and London state-sector context, though operating a different local authority.

Direct peers

• Reach Academy Feltham: Outstanding London primary serving a local community, with a similarly broad enrichment, well-being, and community engagement profile. Closest direct functional peer in terms of single-site state primary delivery at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCW6mp3fv2Ua2zB68lsHbf_g
• Facebookfacebook.com/CPSIlford
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/christchurch-primary-school

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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