St Chad's CofE Primary School
Lichfield, WS13 6SN · Staffordshire · primary school
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104th 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 — 5.7/10 against 3,027 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Chad's 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 to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join skateboarding, forest school, drawing, Lego, photography, basketball, football, multi-sports, choir, and RockSteady clubs. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 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 below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the forest school club? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 15 spare spots?
What Ofsted said about St Chad's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Chad’s CofE Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils “thrive in this welcoming school,” enjoying learning and feeling “happy and safe.” The report confirms that the school continues to provide a high-quality education with a “broad and ambitious” curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils “enjoy learning and attend well,” developing “knowledge and understanding across the curriculum well.”
- Staff provide “effective support” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), allowing them to “seamlessly access the same learning as their classmates.”
- “Consistent, high-quality phonics teaching” ensures pupils learn to read quickly, fostering a “strong love of reading.”
- Leaders maintain a “happy and close-knit staff team” through a clear focus on “staff well-being and workload.”
- Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour, living out values of “kindness, faith and honesty” and taking pride in their community contributions.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure staff “teach handwriting effectively” so pupils develop good pencil grip and letter formation.
- Expectations for the “presentation of pupils’ work” are not consistently reinforced, which “hinders” writing fluency for some pupils.
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 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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