Christ Church CofE Primary School
Bilston, WV14 8YB · Dudley · primary school
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70th of 76 primary schools in Dudley we can score, 78 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 — 3.9/10 against 2,363 of them, against 3.5/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
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 School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools). The March 2026 Ofsted inspection used the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the school choir, dance, and art and design activities, learning violin, flute, clarinet, or brass instruments. Trips include theatre, museums, art galleries, countryside walks, and a residential visit. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 557 pupils against a stated capacity of 599. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise the proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard? How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Christ Church CofE Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils feel safe, valued, and proud to belong, with strong provision in music and personal development. However, several key areas, including achievement, attendance, and curriculum consistency, are rated as needing attention, with leaders now taking action to drive improvement.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Inclusion is at an expected standard, with pupils’ needs identified quickly and support effectively reducing barriers to learning.
- Personal development is well-designed, helping pupils build social skills, confidence, and an understanding of ethical issues.
- Music is prioritised, offering a wide range of activities that build pupils' confidence and independence.
- Staff greet pupils warmly, creating a calm, orderly environment where bullying is rare.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum is well sequenced and taught consistently across all subjects to help pupils progress as intended.
- Leaders must sharpen their focus on reducing persistent absence, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Staff need expertise to implement the curriculum effectively, with clearer checks on what pupils have learned to address knowledge gaps.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon, and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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