Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School

About Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School

Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School in Lichfield holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, but the detail beneath that headline tells a more interesting story. Inspectors awarded the school Outstanding marks for both personal development and behaviour and attitudes, while quality of education and leadership and management were rated Good. That’s a meaningful upgrade from the previous inspection in 2017, when personal development wasn’t separately graded and behaviour and attitudes weren’t assessed at all. On the academic front, the school’s standout metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined: 90 per cent. That figure places Christ Church first out of 34 primary schools in the Lichfield local authority area, and in the top three per cent nationally. It’s a strong signal that the school is delivering consistently solid results across the core subjects.

Digging into the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, the school’s performance is notably strong in maths and reading. In maths, 98 per cent of pupils met the expected standard and 51 per cent reached the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 110. Reading was similarly impressive: 97 per cent at expected and 58 per cent at the higher level, with an average score of 111. Writing was slightly lower, with 92 per cent at expected and 25 per cent at higher. For context, the Staffordshire local authority average for pupils reaching the expected standard in all three subjects is 65 per cent, so Christ Church’s 90 per cent is well above the county norm. The school also ranks 11th out of 308 primary schools of the same type across the whole of Staffordshire. While there’s no Progress 8 data for primary schools, the high attainment figures suggest pupils are arriving well prepared for secondary school.

The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 118 applications for 59 places, with 56 offers going to first-preference families. That’s a ratio of two applicants per place, so early registration is essential. Facilities include a sports hall, playing fields, an ICT suite, a sensory room and a chapel, reflecting its Church of England foundation. Sports provision is broad, with football, cricket, swimming, gymnastics, cross country, athletics and tennis all on offer, plus clubs for coding, choir, art and drama. The school’s SEND provision covers a wide range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health support. For families seeking a primary school with strong academic outcomes, a calm and well-behaved environment, and a clear Christian character, Christ Church is a compelling choice — provided you can secure a place.

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