Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy
65%
Capacity
749
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy
Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy is a state-funded Church of England secondary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 11 to 18. The school has 749 pupils on roll, operating at 65% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Samirah Roberts, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 351 applications for 117 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 81 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy include Theatre, Library, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Science Labs, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Swimming Pool, Playing Fields, Astro Turf, Music Rooms, Tennis Courts, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Hockey, Football, Rowing and 3 more, as well as clubs including Orchestra, Newspaper, Debate, DofE and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.4%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in Birmingham, Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | 6 Dale View Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B14 4HN |
| Headteacher | Samirah Roberts |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 749 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.4% |
| School Capacity | 749 / 1,150 (65% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
13Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed117
351
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
81 families put this school as their 1st choice (23% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
6 Dale View Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B14 4HN
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