Charnwood Primary Academy
Lichfield, WS13 7PH · Staffordshire · primary school
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101st of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.8/10 against 1,607 of them, against 5.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Charnwood Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Forest School, orienteering, swimming, and the Weekly Mile, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Forest School sessions? How does the after-school club structure its day for children who need extra help?
What Ofsted said about Charnwood Primary Academy
Overview
Charnwood Primary Academy continues to be a good school, described by parents as being ‘like a family’. Pupils are happy, polite, and well-behaved, benefiting from high expectations and a nurturing environment that prioritises their welfare and engagement.
Strengths
- Leaders provide an ‘abundance of opportunities’ including sports, trips, and charity work, which enhance pupils’ experiences.
- Reading and phonics are taught confidently with effective staff training, allowing pupils to access a ‘wide range of texts and classic novels’.
- Mathematics lessons are ‘well-ordered’, enabling pupils to build on previous learning and tackle challenging problems.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, identifying ‘appropriate small steps’ for progress.
- Reception and Nursery are ‘exciting places to be’ where children settle quickly and staff build strong relationships with families.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must continue to support and challenge families to improve attendance, as ‘too many pupils are absent too often’, adversely affecting learning.
- Teachers need to fully implement and embed the revised curriculum in subjects like science and history so that pupils ‘know and remember more’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders and staff identifying concerns quickly and responding appropriately.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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