CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

What CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL does

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is a maintained Catholic primary school located on Trent Road in the Brixton Hill area of Lambeth, London. It provides education to children aged 3 to 11 across four phase groups — Early Years Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception), Key Stage 1, and Lower and Upper Key Stage 2 — following the English National Curriculum within a Catholic ethos aligned with the Diocese of Southwark's Religious Education Directory. Pupils and families are the sole customer base, with admissions prioritising practising Catholic families holding a Certificate of Catholic Practice, supplemented by other local community applicants. The school is owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Southwark Diocesan Trust and operates as a charitable company limited by guarantee; it is governed by a 14-member board and led by Co-Headteachers with designated safeguarding responsibilities.

The school's core academic offering is delivered through a multi-phase curriculum framework that includes a Lighting the Path religious education programme (2.5 hours weekly, 10% of teaching time), the NCCE Spiral Computing Curriculum, the Literacy Tree book-based English curriculum, a bespoke CC Systematic Synthetic Phonics scheme, and the Yale-derived RULER emotional intelligence programme. Enrichment layers include a substantial music programme (over 140 individual peripatetic lessons weekly, school band, choir, steel pan and string ensembles) delivered in partnership with the Royal Academy of Music and Lambeth Music Services, a PE and swimming programme, specialist Italian tuition via the Italian Consulate, and an extended day care offer covering Breakfast Club, After-School Care and termly activity clubs. Off-the-shelf third-party platforms underpin operations: Arbor for pupil data management, ParentPay for payments, SurveyMonkey for parent surveys, and Schudio for the school website.

Revenue is derived primarily from government per-pupil funding (core and Pupil Premium), supplemented by PE and Sports Premium grants, paid nursery elective places (£37.50/day for additional 15 hours), wraparound care fees (Breakfast Club £6.50/session, After-School Care £15.50/session from September 2025), after-school club fees (from £60/10 sessions), on-site catering via Harrisons, and donations channelled through the MIDAS Charitable Trust and Parents Association. The school's go-to-market is community-led: reputation-driven admissions reinforced by Outstanding Ofsted ratings (May 2024), parish network referrals, weekly newsletters, and Parents Association events. Strategic differentiation is anchored in sector awards (Wellbeing Award 25-28, NSEAD Highly Commended 2026, LMS Music Hub 25-26, Eco-Schools, British Council International School Award), SEND provision depth, and a faith-based admissions structure.

Name

CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

Legal name

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Website

https://corpuschristischool.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is a Diocese of Southwark-owned Catholic primary school in Brixton Hill, London, educating pupils aged 3–11 across Nursery to Year 6 under a faith-based admissions framework, funded by per-pupil government grants, nursery and wraparound care fees, and charitable donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Primary school education
• Catholic primary education
• Early years foundation stage
• Faith-based schooling
• Primary curriculum delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Per-Pupil Funding: Core government funding allocated per pupil enrolled, based on student numbers and characteristics including Pupil Premium eligibility.
2. Pupil Premium Funding: Additional government funding to support disadvantaged pupils achieving £119,410 for 2024-25 based on 19.1% FSM eligibility.
3. PE and Sports Premium: Annual government funding of £19,160 for PE and sport provision, used to improve quality and breadth of sports activities.
4. Nursery Fees: Elective nursery places at £37.50 per day for additional 15 hours. Funded places require £45.00 per week additional charge. School lunches £2.50 per day.
5. Extended Day Care: Breakfast Club at £6.50 per session, After-School Care at £15.50 per session from September 2025. After-school clubs from £60 for 10 sessions.
6. Charitable Donations (MIDAS): Corpus Christi School Charitable Trust (MIDAS) raises money through parental donations for educational enhancements, facilities and family support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School delivers Catholic primary education for children aged 3 to 11, organised across four phase groups (Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 Infants, Key Stage 2 Lower Juniors, Key Stage 2 Upper Juniors) following the National Curriculum with integrated Catholic Religious Education. The school supplements its core academic offering with a comprehensive Music Education Programme (over 140 individual lessons weekly), specialist PE with swimming, Computing via NCCE, SEND support, Extended Day Care (Breakfast and After-School Clubs) and a wide range of after-school activities.

Product overview

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is a maintained Catholic primary school providing education from Nursery (3 years) through to Year 6 (11 years). The school follows the National Curriculum enhanced by a distinctive Catholic ethos, offering a unified educational programme organised into four phase groups: Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 (Infants), Key Stage 2 (Lower and Upper Juniors). The core academic offering is supplemented by integrated support services including Extended Day Care (Breakfast and After-School Clubs), a comprehensive Music Education Programme with peripatetic lessons and ensembles, Physical Education with specialist coaching and swimming, Computing using the NCCE curriculum, and Religious Education following the Lighting the Path curriculum. After-school activity clubs and residential trips provide enrichment across all year groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception) Foundation stage education for Nursery (3-4 years) and Reception (4-5 years) following the EYFS curriculum, with 15 hours funded places and optional 30 hours extended provision for working parents.
• Key Stage 1 (Infants) - Classes 3-6 Infant phase covering Years 1-2, teaching core subjects plus RE, PE, and PSHE following the KS1 National Curriculum. Includes phonics screening check preparation and end of KS1 assessments.
• Key Stage 2 (Lower Juniors) - Classes 7-10 Lower junior phase covering Years 3-4, following the KS2 National Curriculum with topics connecting History, Geography, Art, DT and other subjects. Includes Year 3 science evening and Year 4 residential trip.
• Key Stage 2 (Upper Juniors) - Classes 11-14 Upper junior phase covering Years 5-6, preparing for KS2 SATs and secondary school transition. Includes week-long residential trips and leadership opportunities.
• Extended Day Care (Breakfast Club and After-School Club) Wraparound childcare from 7:30am-8:45am (Breakfast Club, GBP 6.50 per session from September 2025) and 3:15pm-6:00pm (After-School Care, GBP 15.50 per session from September 2025). Rated 5 stars for food safety.
• Music Education Programme Comprehensive music programme including weekly class music, peripatetic lessons (piano, violin, flute, guitar, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, saxophone, percussion, cello, drumkit, recorder), school band, steel pan ensemble, choir, and junior string ensemble. Partnership with Royal Academy of Music and Lambeth Music Services, with 600+ music examinations passed since 2008.
• Physical Education and Sports Programme PE curriculum with specialist PE teachers and coaches, including swimming lessons for Years 3-4, Gym Run fitness programme, competitive sports teams, and a range of after-school sports clubs.
• Computing and Digital Literacy Curriculum Computing curriculum covering Computer Science, Information Technology and Digital Literacy using the NCCE Spiral Curriculum. Includes Digital Leaders programme, Corpus Christi Podcast and School YouTube Channel.
• Religious Education (Lighting the Path Curriculum) Catholic RE curriculum taught for 2.5 hours weekly (10% of teaching time), following Diocese of Southwark objectives using the Lighting the Path curriculum. Includes Collective Worship, Chaplaincy and Catholic Social Teaching.
• After-School Activities Programme Range of after-school clubs from 3:30pm-4:30pm including Art, Steelpans, Football, Little Legs, Ballet, D&T, Spanish, Chess, Cooking and sporting activities, offered on a termly basis from GBP 60 for 10 sessions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of children feel safe at school and think school encourages them to be independent and take on responsibilities (Pupil Survey 2021-22)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Archdiocese of SouthwarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool is owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Southwark Diocesan Trust. Fr Matthew O'Gorman serves as Parish Priest & Foundation Governor. School follows Diocese guidance for RE curriculum and religious education directory.
• Royal Academy of MusiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Strings Programme teaching Reception Classes. Project expanding into Years One and Two in 2022 and 2023. Provides specialist music teachers from the Academy.
• Lambeth Music ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Musitrax Band project in Year 3, teaching wind, brass and percussion instruments for a year at no cost. Also provides band leadership and music hub recognition.
• Judicium Consulting LimitedcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides Data Protection Officer (Craig Stilwell), School Improvement Advisor (Richard Blackmore), and Health & Safety Advisor (Graham Holland). Clerk to governors Annette Fielding provided.
• Harrisons CateringminorOthersSchool caterers who prepare meals from scratch on premises. Involved in advising DfE on food standards in schools. Menus fully compliant with national standards.
• ParentPaycoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline payment system for uniform shop, school dinners, extended day care, trips and activities. Parent App for communication with school.
• ArborcoreTechnology or IntegrationPupil data management system providing Parent Portal. School encourages all parents to download the app for secure information sharing.
• CAFODminorOthersCatholic Agency for Overseas Development. School uses CAFOD mascots to support Catholic Social Teaching. Links provided for prayer resources.
• Global DignityminorOthersCharity focusing on giving every person dignity. School invited to annual conference to share Dignity Stories. Diversity & Inclusion Champions have links with the charity.
• Italian Consulate Education DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey Stage 2 children learn Italian with a Maestra from the Education Department of The Italian Consulate.
• Bishop Thomas Grant SchoolminorOthersCollaboration for STEM events. School takes part in STEM-focused events hosted by Bishop Thomas Grant School.
• Brockwell Park Community GreenhousesminorOthersEYFS children regularly visit for planting and nature activities. Little Buds horticulture programme maintains links with the facility.
• Jubilee Year 2025minorOthersPartner link for Jubilee Year 2025 from Vatican.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• St Helen's Catholic Primary School: Catholic voluntary aided primary in the Southwark diocese serving a diverse inner-London intake with comparable faith-admissions prioritisation and curriculum structure. Closest same-diocese peer for benchmarking.
• Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: Catholic primary school in South/West London under the same diocesan framework, serving a similar Nursery-to-Year 6 age range with comparable faith formation and wraparound care offerings. Direct competitor for Catholic families in adjacent boroughs.
• St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: Catholic primary in the Southwark diocesan family of schools, serving a similar EYFS-through-Year-6 cohort with faith-based admissions and a comparable SEND-inclusion profile. Direct peer for parental choice and Diocesan benchmarking.
• St Leonard's Catholic Primary School: Catholic primary school in nearby Streatham serving a similarly diverse Lambeth population with comparable faith-based admissions criteria and Diocesan governance. Direct peer for parental choice within walking/commuting distance.
• Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School: Catholic primary school in the South London/Southwark diocesan network with comparable faith-based admissions and Ofsted-regulated curriculum. Direct competitor for Catholic families at the south-western edge of the school's catchment.
• St Mary's RC Primary School: A Catholic voluntary aided primary school in South London serving Nursery through Year 6 with similar faith-based admissions and Diocesan oversight. Direct comparator for Catholic primaries competing in the same Lambeth/Southwark catchment for Certificate of Catholic Practice holders.

Others

• Bishop Thomas Grant School: Catholic secondary school in Streatham already partnered with Corpus Christi on STEM events. Functions as a feeder/next-stage destination and ecosystem ally rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/corpus-christi-catholic-primary-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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