SchoolScoresChrist Church Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE KEY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Old Road, Stone, ST15 8JD
01785 334900 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 14 April 2026 , published 14 June 2026.
In short: 2 strong, 4 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
142 pupils in this year group.
58% — 5 points below the Staffordshire average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 58% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Staffordshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2024 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 12 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 5 |
| Of those, offered a place | 5 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 17 |
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2024 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Stone. Higher than 31% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.2% | 22.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Stone. Higher than 55% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.1% | 2.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Stone. Higher than 25% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.5% | 13.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Stone. Higher than 10% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.8% | 7.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Stone. Lower than 91% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.4% | 7.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Stone. Lower than 90% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 13.4% | 20.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Stone. Lower than 81% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.3 | 18.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Stone. Lower than 87% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.6% | 7.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.18% | 0.31% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Stone. Higher than 95% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 20.3 | 17.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Stone. Higher than 83% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.5 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Stone. Higher than 13% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 7.2% | 13.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Alleyne's Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Dominic's Priory School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Walton Priory Middle School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Christ Church Academy's Ofsted rating?
Christ Church Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 14 April 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 strong, 4 expected, and safeguarding was met.
Is Christ Church Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2024 intake, 5 families put Christ Church Academy as their first choice for 12 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 5 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136961.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.