Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School
Lichfield, WS13 8AY · Staffordshire · primary school
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29th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.9/10 against 3,621 of them, against 9.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 16.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll matches the total capacity?
What Ofsted said about Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School
Overview
Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School is described as a “warm and welcoming” environment where staff “care deeply” for pupils, creating a “deeply nurturing” atmosphere. The inspection judged overall effectiveness as “Good,” with “Outstanding” ratings for behaviour and attitudes and personal development. Pupils are “eager” to attend, feeling “safe and happy” within a community that strongly promotes Christian values.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour and understand that school values apply to “life,” earning rewards from the local community.
- Reading, writing, and mathematics are strong, with pupils achieving “particularly well” and being “ready for their next stage of education.”
- The school provides an “exceptional personal development offer,” helping pupils become “confident and articulate speakers” through varied opportunities.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, enabling them to “access the same curriculum as their peers” and achieve well.
- Parents hold the school in “high regard,” valuing the “high-quality education, care, support and guidance” provided.
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of foundation subjects,” the school has not identified “precisely enough how knowledge builds over time.”
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is “coherently planned and sequenced in all subjects” so pupils build knowledge “cumulatively.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 90% |
| 2023/24 | 90% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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