Christian Fellowship School
Christian
Updated July 2026
National Curriculum (England)
IGCSEChristian Fellowship School is a through-school for children aged 4 to 16 that provides a Christ-centred education within a supportive, faith-based community. It is a single-form entry school located in Liverpool, organised into Lower, Middle, and Upper School departments.
Teaching approach
Christian Fellowship School is a learning community rooted in a Biblical world-view, where Christ-centred living is at the heart of education. It serves families from a diverse range of churches and cultures, identifying closely with the Evangelical Alliance Statement of Faith. The school aims to nurture pupils through Christian discipleship, fostering an environment where staff, pupils, and parents support one another to thrive.
Programmes
The school provides education from Reception through to GCSE, structured into three departments: Lower School (Years 1–4), Middle School (Years 5–8), and Upper School (Years 9–11). The curriculum is designed to promote learning and personal growth, integrating faith-based perspectives across subjects including Religious Studies, English Language and Literature, Business Studies, Technology, and PSHME.
Student support
Learning support
The school aims to address most educational needs within the mainstream classroom setting. For needs requiring provision beyond what a single class teacher can provide in a mixed-ability environment, the school consults with parents to determine feasibility, which may involve additional costs. The school also benefits from the oversight of a governor with specific expertise in SEND and mental health.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school operates a three-stage admissions process: Explore, Review, and Join. Prospective families are encouraged to attend Vision Tours and Parent Collaborative events before submitting a formal application, which is then reviewed alongside pupil reports and educational assessments. As a small, single-form entry school, places are limited, and the school works closely with parents to ensure it can meet any specific educational needs within its mainstream classroom setting.
Calendar
The school operates on a termly basis, with the academic year typically concluding in July and beginning in September. The school diary includes various events such as sports days, educational trips, and celebration evenings, alongside scheduled staff inset days.
About the campus
The school is located on Overbury Street in the Edge Hill area of Liverpool. The campus supports a range of academic and extracurricular activities, including dedicated spaces for drama productions and classroom learning.
- Mrs Rachel BoultonHead Teacher
Rachel has been involved with CFS for over 25 years in various capacities and was appointed Head Teacher in July 2025. She oversees all educational aspects of the school and is passionate about equipping young people to be servant-hearted agents of change.
- Mr J G SharplesPrincipal
Graham has been involved with CFS for 20 years in roles including Chair of Governors, Finance, Technology, and Operations. He oversees all non-educational aspects of the school, focusing on driving change and sustainability.
- Mrs P VirrDeputy Head
Paula has been part of CFS for 13 years, previously serving as a classroom teacher and Joint Head of Middle School. She works closely with the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team to support the school's mission and daily operations.
- Mr M HowardBusiness Manager
Mike has been involved with CFS since the school began and reconnected in September 2024 as Business Manager. He draws on his management background in estates, health & safety, and infrastructure.
- Mr M FarringtonHead of Upper School
Mike has been teaching at CFS since 2008 and was appointed Head of Upper School in 2024. He is responsible for Religious Studies and GCSE English, and is motivated by seeing young people grow in their relationship with God.
- Mrs S SharplesHead of Middle School
Steph has been involved with CFS for 20 years, joining the staff in 2013. She oversees the educational, social, spiritual, and pastoral life of the Middle School.
- Mrs S GrayHead of Lower School & EYFS
Sarah has been part of the CFS community since 2008 as a parent and has served in various roles, including Lower School teacher and Head of EYFS and Lower School. She is passionate about supporting families in their Christian parenting.