Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School
100%
Capacity
422
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School
Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Lichfield community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 422 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mrs Julie Pilmore and Miss Amy Stonier (Co-Headship), it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 333rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 34 in Lichfield.
Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 118 applications for 59 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 59 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 CofE (C) Primary School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Art Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lichfield, Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School 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 | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Christ Church Lane, Christ Church Primary, Christchurch Lane, Lichfield, WS13 8AY, Lichfield, Lichfield, WS13 8AY |
| Headteacher | Mrs Julie Pilmore and Miss Amy Stonier (Co-Headship) |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 422 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.9% |
| School Capacity | 422 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (90%)
333rd of 13,686
Nationally
33rd of 1,378
In West Midlands
1st of 34
In Lichfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
90%
Expected Standard
22%
Higher Standard
'22/23
90%
'23/24
90%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
118
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
59 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Christ Church Lane, Christ Church Primary, Christchurch Lane, Lichfield, WS13 8AY, Lichfield
Lichfield, WS13 8AY
Christ Church Lane, Christ Church Primary, Christchurch Lane, Lichfield, WS13 8AY, Lichfield
Lichfield, WS13 8AY
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