Churchfield CofE Primary Academy

About Churchfield CofE Primary Academy

Churchfield CofE Primary Academy sits slightly below the Staffordshire local authority average for primary schools when it comes to the key measure of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. The school's figure of 62% is three percentage points behind the LA average of 65%, placing it in the bottom half of schools nationally and 117th out of 308 similar schools in the county. That said, the gap is modest, and the school's overall performance is more nuanced than a single headline number suggests. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, Churchfield was rated Good across the board, with inspectors awarding an Outstanding grade for early years provision. This marks a significant improvement from the previous inspection in 2020, when the school was judged to Require Improvement overall. The turnaround under headteacher Gareth Lloyd has been notable, with leadership and management, behaviour and attitudes, and personal development all now rated Good.

Looking more closely at the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, the picture is mixed but encouraging in places. In reading, 71% of pupils met the expected standard and 33% reached the higher standard, with an average score of 103. Writing saw the same proportion at expected level, though only 10% achieved greater depth. Maths results were slightly lower, with 67% at expected and 24% at the higher standard, again averaging 103. The school's ranking within Cannock Chase places it 11th out of 23 primary schools, which is around the middle of the local pack. While no progress scores are available to show how much value the school adds, the fact that Churchfield has moved from Requires Improvement to Good in three years suggests effective teaching and leadership. The early years provision being rated Outstanding is a particular strength, and families with younger children may find this reassuring.

The school is a Church of England primary with a nursery provision, catering for children aged 2 to 11, and currently has 128 pupils against a capacity of 236. It is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 36 applications for 19 places and all 18 first-preference applicants offered a spot. Facilities include a library, playing fields, music rooms, sports hall and a chapel, and the school offers clubs such as chess, science club and eco club. Sports on offer include netball, rounders, football and cricket. Churchfield has a broad range of SEND provisions, covering moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder and other difficulties. With 39.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average disadvantage, and its inclusive SEND offer makes it a strong option for families who need additional support for their child.

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