The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 422
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Mrs Julie Pilmore and Miss Amy Stonier (Co-Headship) (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Christ Church Lane, Christ Church Primary, Christchurch Lane, Lichfield, WS13 8AY, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 8AY
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School?
Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School currently has 422 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School take?
Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School?
Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School is in Lichfield, WS13 8AY, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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