New Christ Church is a smaller than average primary school situated in the centre of Reading. There have been significant changes in leadership in the last three years. A permanent headteacher was appointed in September 2014, following a period when there had been two interim headteachers. The school has strong links with the local church. The Year 5 and 6 classrooms are part of a new building adjacent to the main school; this includes the parish hall, which is used for physical education lessons and other activities during the school day.” The proportion of pupils supported by the pupil premium is above average. This is additional funding supporting pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and those in the care of the local authority. Pupils in the school come from a wide range of backgrounds. Just over a third of pupils come from White British families; other significant groups include Other White, Black British and Black African, Pakistani, Indian and Other Asian children. The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs is above average. Children in the early years are taught full time in one Reception class. The school meets the government’s floor standards which set the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress.