Christ Church & Holy Trinity Schools are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment in which all children have the opportunity to reach their maximum academic and social potential. Excellent teaching, learning and relationships are at the heart of our schools.
Our Mission
Federation Head Teacher
On behalf of our staff and children, I offer you a warm welcome to our schools, Christ Church and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Schools.
I am fortunate to lead two wonderful schools in the heart of Chelsea.
The Federation of Christ Church and Holy Trinity comes into effect from 1st September and means that our schools will work very closely together with a shared Leadership Team and curriculum. One Governing Body will set the strategic direction for both schools and will be dedicated to focusing on ensuring each child will have a wonderful education experience in whichever school they attend.
The schools have the advantages of functioning, day to day, like one form entry schools, small is beautiful! We aim to make very safe and caring environments where everybody knows your name and something about you. The children will also have a sense of belonging to a bigger partnership of learning. Teachers and other staff will have support from colleagues working in similar roles across the two schools.
The two schools have distinct church leadership from the Parish of St Luke’s and Christ Church and that of Holy Trinity and St Saviour. Christian values are very much shared and are clear in all that we do. We aim to instil qualities of forgiveness, empathy and respect in all of our children. We believe in teaching that inspires children to love learning and life.
We aim to create inclusive environments where being different but belonging together is key to our ethos. We dedicate ourselves to raising achievement for every child. All children have their own strengths, gifts and talents and we feel these should be capitalised on so that children have positive self-esteem and achieve the very best that they can.
Creating and maintaining a close relationship between home and school is vital to a child being successful in their learning and we ask parents to be very supportive of our work as they are the primary educators.
Avis Hawkins
Federation Head Teacher
Christian Vision and Virtues
In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus tells us that God is like a generous farmer, and we are like the soil in which he plants his seeds.
At Christ Church and Holy Trinity Schools we are learning how to be good soil, so that we grow to love God, our neighbour and ourselves and thereby enable every member of our community to flourish.
Each day, we endeavour to face up to all that challenges us, in order to see with our eyes, hear with our ears and understand with our hearts God’s Good News for the world, and cultivate the virtues with which to produce an abundant harvest.
We aim to instil an understanding of Christian Virtues in our children.
Our core virtues are:
- Forgiveness
- Hope
- Wisdom
- Peace
- Justice
- Kindness
Our two schools are steeped in history having both education the children of Chelsea for over 150 years. In September 2019, the schools entered a new chapter in their history as they joined together in a federation. You can access the individual overview information about the schools below.
Christ Church is Voluntary Aided within the Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It is a relatively small school, one form entry with 210 children. Classes are from Reception to Year 6 and we teach children from the age of 4 to 11. There are thirty children in each class. Places in the school are much sought after and we therefore have a long waiting list for most classes.
The school is situated in a beautiful location in the heart of Chelsea near the Embankment. We are housed over three sites with classes split either side of Robinson Street and our playground is across the road on a site in Christ Church Street. We are a short walk from the Chelsea Physic Garden, the Royal Hospital, the South Kensington museums and the Chelsea Sports Centre. Children that attend Christ Church are from a wide range of backgrounds and live mainly in Battersea and Chelsea. The school is extremely inclusive and welcomes children with a wide range of abilities with a range of aptitudes.
Our emphasis is on providing a broad and varied curriculum that meets the needs of all children. A love of learning is what we aim to instil in our children along with strong Christian values. We have specialist Music and Physical Education teachers which really impacts on the quality of teaching in these areas. We have a really dedicated team of teachers and teaching assistants who are well trained and talented. Our links with the wider community serves to enrich and enliven the learning curriculum that we offer.
We enjoy excellent relationships with our clergy who really contribute positively to the life of the school. Christ Church is the closest of our two parish churches and we visit it regularly for assemblies, special services and teaching purposes.
We aim to establish excellent relationships between the children’s home and school. Parents, family and friends are most welcome at the school and contribute greatly to the positive and happy learning environment.
Holy Trinity is Voluntary Aided within the Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It is a relatively small school, one form entry with 210 children. Classes are from Reception to Year 6 and we teach children from the age of 4 to 11. There are thirty places for children in each class.
The school is situated on two sites, very close to Sloane Square. We are housed in two beautiful buildings. The Cadogan Gardens site has children from Reception Class, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 6. Sedding Street site has classes for Year 3, 4 and 5 aged children. We are a short walk from the Saatchi Gallery and right next to Cadogan Hall. Being so close to the tube station and Sloane Square with its excellent bus links means that the children can visit so many museums galleries and other learning centres in London with ease.
Children that attend Holy Trinity are from a wide range of backgrounds and live mainly in Westminster, Battersea and Chelsea. The school is extremely inclusive and welcomes children with a wide range of abilities with a range of aptitudes.
Our emphasis is on providing a broad and varied curriculum that meets the needs of all children. A love of learning is what we aim to instil in our children along with strong Christian values. We have specialist Music and Physical Education teachers which really impacts on the quality of teaching in these areas. We have a really dedicated team of teachers and teaching assistants who are well trained and talented. Our links with the wider community serves to enrich and enliven the learning curriculum that we offer.
We enjoy excellent relationships with our clergy who really contribute positively to the life of the school. Holy Trinity is the closest of our two parish churches and we visit it regularly for assemblies, special services and teaching purposes.
We aim to establish excellent relationships between the children’s home and school. Parents, family and friends are most welcome at the school and contribute greatly to the positive and happy learning environment
There is a real sense of pride in our school and the building itself has been improved over the last few years to give the children, staff and visitors to the school the best possible learning environment that we can.
Our school is situated over three sites. Reception class up to Year 3 is situated in the main building that incorporates the hall, ICT suite, children’s kitchen and art room as well as the office.
Across the piazza is the smaller building that includes Year 4 to Year 6 classrooms and the Music room.
In Caversham Street is our playground area that includes the children’s garden and team game play area and climbing equipment.
All three sites have been rebuilt and improved in recent years with the two main buildings being rebuilt between 2002 and 2005 and our playground being redeveloped in 2008. In 2009 we added our art and kitchen rooms to the facilities for our children.
We are very lucky to reside beside our church, Christ Church, which means that we are able to use it for many assemblies and special events.
Our current priority is the development of our garden and its use across the curriculum.
Christ Church Primary School was founded by the parishioners of Christ Church, Chelsea in 1840 and has remained the Church School for the parish ever since.
It was set up as a boy’s Sunday School in a rented room in Flood Street initially and in 1839 what is now the Junior Building was acquired. In 1872 the school expanded and the now infant building was also acquired. Girls were not accepted into the school until the 1900s.
In 2002 a large rebuilding program began and the school was rebuilt over the following three years but the original facade remains. During this time pupils learning took place in temporary portacabins in the playground and they ate their lunch in the Church pews!
We are very proud of our new building and have since made further additions and improvements including a children’s kitchen and dedicated art room. We have also refurbished and improved our library space.
Terrifically Turned Out!
There are four reasons why we have a school uniform.
1. We look smart and ready to learn.
2. We are not distracted by what we are wearing.
3. We all feel proud to be part of the Christ Church and Holy Trinity communities.
4. People recognise us in our local community.
It is important that all children wear all the correct uniform every day.
We can earn a “Terrifically Turned Out award” in our Friday Special mentions assemblies.
Stitch Design is our main uniform supplier (see link below). In order to obtain school uniform for either school, please enter: Christ Church Primary School SW3 4AA (the two schools share one uniform account).
Boys and Girls uniform consists of:
- A Christ Church and Holy Trinity navy polo shirt
- A Christ Church and Holy Trinity navy sweatshirt (no red jumpers or cardigans please)
- Navy blue or red socks
- Navy blue tracksuit bottoms or shorts
- A school uniform coat or a navy blue duffle coat (no puffer jackets please)
- Trainers
Boys Summer uniform consists of:
- A white long or short sleeved shirt
- Navy blue trousers or long shorts
- The school tie
- Navy blue socks
- Navy blue or black shoes
- A red v neck jumper (no tank tops please)
- A school uniform coat or a navy blue duffle coat (no puffer jackets please)
- Christ Church and Holy Trinity sun hat
Girls Summer uniform consists of:
- A blue checked summer dress
- Navy blue or red socks or tights
- Navy blue or black shoes
- A red cardigan
- Red, navy or checked blue and white (to match the Summer dress) hair accessories
- A school uniform coat or a navy blue duffle coat (no puffer jackets please)
- Christ Church and Holy Trinity sun hat
Boys Winter uniform consists of:
- A white shirt
- Navy blue trousers or long shorts
- The school tie
- Navy blue or red socks
- Navy blue or black shoes
- A red v neck jumper (no tank tops please)
- A school uniform coat or a navy blue duffle coat (no puffer jackets please)
- Plain navy gloves, a Christ Church and Holy Trinity hat and scarf
Girls Winter uniform consists of:
- A white shirt
- Navy blue skirt, pinafore dress or trousers
- The school tie
- Navy blue or red socks or tights
- Navy blue or black shoes
- A red cardigan
- Red or navy hair accessories
- A school uniform coat or a navy blue duffle coat (no puffer jackets please)
- Plain navy gloves a Christ Church and Holy Trinity hat and scarf
Swimming uniform:
- Plain navy blue swimming costume
- Navy blue or CCHT swimming cap
- Goggles
Extended School Day Clubs
& Wraparound Child Care
There is a wide range of clubs on offer at both schools before and after school. Booking arrangements differ at each school.
We are very proud of the extended day wraparound service we provide for parents which offers high quality childcare at both schools. Places need booking in advance through SchoolGateway. We aim to extend capacity according to demand so that families can always rely on securing a place.
The Holy Trinity site has a holiday camp provided by Junior Adventures Group that children from both schools can attend.
Individual schools information is listed below.
School Holiday Childcare
School Holiday childcare is available for all of our CCHT children at the Holy Trinity Cadogan Gardens site. This is provided by Junior Adventures Group and at Holy Trinity, the site manager is Mr Border, our very experienced member of school staff. For further information and booking, please click on this link: JuniorAdventuresGroup
After School Club Inclusion
We aim to make our clubs at both schools as inclusive as possible. We differentiate activities in the vast majority of clubs to suit as many children as possible in their age range.
A very small number of clubs, such as the Enrichment Clubs for Junior children, are aimed at meeting the needs of children who have high levels of concentration and resilience for learning, and therefore will not be appropriate for all children.
Behaviour at Clubs
We expect children to behave appropriately at the clubs they attend. Children need to behave well to be allowed to attend clubs. Children do not have the right to attend a club if their behaviour is repeatedly inappropriate. Children and their parents will be clearly warned if they are in danger of not being able to continue a club due to the child’s behaviour putting other children at risk or making it hard for the club leader to run the club effectively.
Additional Needs
If children have complex behaviour or learning needs, including those with an EHC Plan, we will assess their suitability for a club and share our judgement with parents and carers. We have a school-based risk assessment that will contribute to the decision we make on whether a child can be included in a club.
We look at 3 aspects, which are informed by our prior experience of the child:
- Their capacity ability to follow instructions from an adult they know well, or do not know well.
- Their likelihood to act in an unsafe way, with little sign of an obvious trigger, which puts themselves or others in danger.
- Their ability to work cooperatively with other children without adult intervention.
Additional Adults Supporting Clubs
Unfortunately, we do not have funding to pay for an additional adult to work 1:1 with children when this is deemed necessary. We can work collaboratively with parents to see if there is an adult who can support a child at a club. This may be a parent, a nanny or other home adult. This can work if an agreement is made with the school prior to the child starting a club session. These adults will always need a DBS check and be under the direction of the club leader. They will be responsible for the safety of the child that they are supporting.
Children with an EHCP
If a child is entitled to an after school club as part of their EHCP provision, we will work closely with the child and parents to ensure that the child’s behaviour and engagement are such that they can take full benefit from their additional provision. However, if the child’s behaviour means that they are unable to access the provision successfully, we will seek to provide alternative provision to meet the child’s needs, which may not be in the form of a club.
Our Breakfast Club runs from 8.00am until 8.50am daily. It costs £3.50 a day.
It happens in our purpose built children’s kitchen. There are a range of healthy options for the children to eat for breakfast. The menu is in line with School Food Matters guidance.
There are many activities including construction, art, board games and seasonal fun. Children attending this club benefit from interacting and playing with children in other year groups.
Breakfast Club places need to be booked on Schoolgateway
If you have any difficulties with booking, please contact the school office.
Our Breakfast Club runs from 8.00am until 8.50am daily. It costs £1.50 a day and happens in our Cadogan Gardens building.
Our school is part of the government’s National School Breakfast Programme (NSBP), which is being delivered by the charities Family Action and Magic Breakfast. As a NSBP School we are pleased to offer a healthy school breakfast (in line with the School Food Matters guidance). We are able to offer free places for families in receipt of free school meals.
There are many activities including construction, art, board games, table tennis, outdoor activities and seasonal fun. Children attending this club benefit from interacting and playing with children in other year groups. Attending Breakfast Club helps children to be settled and ready to learn at the start of the school day.
Children whose classrooms are in the Sedding Street building will travel there with Breakfast Club staff on the walking bus.
Breakfast Club places need to be booked on Schoolgateway
If you have any difficulties with booking, please contact the school office or Mr Border.
The school offers an excellent range of before and after school activities. We believe that our children benefit from attending clubs by exploring new interests, developing their social skills and enhancing their physical, creative and academic capabilities.
Examples of recent clubs that we have had on offer are:
- Physical: volleyball, table tennis, contemporary dance, ballet, judo, yoga, football, girls football, and multi-sports.
- Creative: gardening, art, fashion, crochet, cooking, Minecraft, Lego, choir, chess and guitar club.
- Academic: homework, enrichment, science, Spanish and French club.
All clubs and childcare begin with tea at Cadogan Gardens from 3.15pm (Early Years and KS1) or 3:30pm (KS2). Club activities run from 4 until 5pm. Walking busses go between the two sites.
Childcare runs from after school until 6pm daily. You need to book in advance. We aim to accommodate every family that requires a place. You can also book childcare for your child when their club has finished.
All clubs run on a half-termly cycle. Information about the upcoming half-term’s clubs will be sent to all parents in the last week of the previous half-term. All bookings are made via Schoolgateway on a first come, first served basis. Please check here for current clubs on offer and availability.
The majority of School Clubs are co-ordinated by Mr Border. He runs a waiting list for oversubscribed clubs so that all children can have a turn at attending the most popular clubs. Some of the sports clubs are run through Mr Henwood and are coordinated by the school office.
Payment must be made in advance of the club start date. Please collect your child promptly at the end of the session. See location of collection when booking.
The school offers an excellent range of before and after school activities. We believe that our children benefit from attending clubs by exploring new interests, developing their social skills and enhancing their physical, creative and academic capabilities.
Examples of recent clubs that we have had on offer are:
- Physical: contemporary dance, ballet, judo, fencing, yoga, football, girls football, and multi-sports.
- Creative: gardening, art, knitting, cooking, coding, choir, band, chess and guitar club.
- Academic: homework, enrichment, Spanish and French club.
Club activities run from 3:30 until 4:30. Childcare runs from after school until 5:30pm daily. You need to book in advance. We aim to accommodate every family that requires a place. You can also book childcare for your child when their club has finished.
All clubs run on a termly cycle. Information about the upcoming term’s clubs will be sent to all parents in the last week of the previous term. All bookings are made via Schoolgateway on a first come, first served basis. Please check here for current clubs on offer and availability.
The majority of School Clubs are co-ordinated by Ms London. She runs a waiting list for oversubscribed clubs so that all children can have a turn at attending the most popular clubs. Some of the sports clubs are run through Mr Henwood and are coordinated by him.
Payment must be made in advance of the club start date. Please collect your child promptly at the end of the session.
How to apply
The two schools in our federation have their own admissions arrangements and criteria. You need to apply to each school individually and separate waiting lists are kept for each school.
Please download and print off application form if you wish to apply for a place.
It is essential that you apply to your local authority for a place in the school as well as filling in the school’s Supplementary Application form.
Admissions 2025/26
Admissions 2026/27
Admissions 2027/28
Please download and print off application form if you wish to apply for a place.
It is essential that you apply to your local authority for a place in the school as well as filling in the school’s Supplementary Application form.
Admissions 2025/26
Admissions 2026/27
Admissions 2027/28
Secondary transfer for our Year 6 pupils and their parents can be an exciting but often anxious time.
We try to support parents as much as possible with the process by offering parent workshops and individual meetings to help parents investigate the different options they have and make the best possible applications for Secondary Schools. The RBKC and Wandsworth Local Authority websites both have the information parents need about applying for a Secondary School with timescales and admissions criteria.
Here is a list of secondary schools that offered places to our children in the past 4 years:
- Alleyn’s School
- Ark Bolingbroke Academy
- Burntwood School
- Chelsea Academy
- Cheltenham Ladies’ College
- Christ’s Hospital School
- City of London School
- City of London School for Girls
- Emanuel School
- Dulwich College
- Francis Holland School
- Frensham Heights
- Fulham Boys School
- Fulham Cross Academy
- Godolphin and Latymer School
- Grey Coat Hospital School
- Holland Park School
- Hurst Pier Point
- Ibstock Place School
- JAGS
- John Bosco School
- Knightsbridge School
- Lady Margaret School
- Latymer Upper School
- More House School
- Moor House School
- Putney High School
- Queen’s Gate School
- South Hampstead High School
- Saint Cecilia’s School
- St Marylebone School
- St Paul’s School
- St Thomas More
- St Swithun’s School
- Thomas’s
- West London Free School
- Westminster City School
- Whitgift School
- Wimbledon High School
- Wycombe Abbey School