Christ Church CofE Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2JG · Stoke-on-Trent · primary school
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59th of 64 primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent we can score, 71 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 — 0.9/10 against 1,673 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
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 Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Circus Skills, Singing Stars, and football, with trips to Beeston Castle and Stanley Head. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes?
What Ofsted said about Christ Church CofE Primary Academy
Overview
Christ Church CofE Primary Academy is a school where leaders have "high aspirations for all pupils" and ensure they "thrive in learning and life." The report describes a happy environment where pupils "feel safe and well cared for," with bullying being "uncommon." Overall, the school provides a "Good" quality of education, supported by effective leadership and a curriculum that helps most pupils make progress.
Strengths
- The curriculum in subjects like mathematics, reading, and history is precise, allowing teachers to "spot pupils who need extra help" and identify learning gaps.
- Phonics teaching is well-planned, ensuring "most pupils in Reception and Year 1 learn to read well" and develop a "love of reading."
- Pupils enjoy a "wide range of experiences," including visits to London, art galleries, and live performances, which broaden their horizons.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with the school recognised by a "national award for well-being" and leaders considering workload when implementing changes.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with trained staff ensuring all pupils can "access the curriculum and learn it well."
Areas to improve
- In a "small number of subjects," the curriculum is "less precise," meaning the knowledge teachers expect pupils to learn is "not always identified clearly," which "slows pupils’ learning." Leaders must ensure teachers know exactly what pupils need to learn and when.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff trained to respond quickly to concerns and pupils taught how to keep themselves safe both locally and online.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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