The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School

About The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School

If you compare The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School against the Staffordshire local authority average for Key Stage 2, the difference is striking. Across the LA, 65% of pupils typically reach the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, but at this school that figure jumps to 82%. That puts it comfortably ahead of the county norm, and the school ranks 6th out of 34 primary schools in Lichfield, placing it in the top 10% locally. It also performs well regionally, sitting in the top 8% of West Midlands primaries. The school is a Church of England state primary for mixed genders, ages 3 to 11, and is currently rated Good by Ofsted following its November 2023 inspection. That inspection marked a change from its previous Outstanding rating in 2011, but the report still awarded Outstanding grades for personal development and for behaviour and attitudes, suggesting the school retains real strengths in those areas.

Academically, the school's 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results show strong performance across the core subjects. In maths, every single pupil (100%) reached the expected standard, and 47% achieved the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 108. Reading was similarly strong: 94% reached the expected standard, 53% hit the higher mark, and the average score was 109. Writing saw 82% at the expected level and 29% at the higher level. The combined expected standard of 82% is well above the LA average of 65%, and the school's overall ranking score of 82 reflects this consistency. Ofsted's breakdown from the 2023 inspection rated both the quality of education and leadership and management as Good, while early years provision was also Good. The school does not have a sixth form, and its nursery provision means children can join from age three.

The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, with 33 applications for just 11 places and a ratio of three applicants per place, so early application is essential. It offers a range of facilities including a Forest School, art studios, music rooms, a chapel and an outdoor playground. Sports on offer include dance, cross country, football, cricket and netball, and clubs include chess, coding, film club and choir. The school has identified SEND provisions for moderate learning difficulty, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With 113 pupils against a capacity of 120, classes are small, and the school is led by headteacher Emma Bowring. This is a strong choice for families in Lichfield who want a Church of England primary with academic results that clearly outperform the local average and a supportive, well-rated environment.

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