SchoolScoresChrist Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Claremont Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 1LF
0121 675 5121 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 23 June 2026 , published 13 July 2026.
In short: 1 strong, 6 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. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets 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. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets 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.
What parents say
46 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Birmingham comparisons use the 162 of its 301 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 139 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 151st highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 155th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 139th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied 97th highest of 101 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 3% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 24% | 52% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 39 parents who had raised a concern Joint 136th highest of 145 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 2% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 142nd highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Birmingham figures pool parents at the Birmingham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
63% — about the same as the Birmingham average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 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 Birmingham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 22 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 19 |
| Of those, offered a place | 19 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 52 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 107th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 56.9% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 91st highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 289th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 103rd highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 50.5% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 176th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 20% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 169th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 20% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 168th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 41% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.9 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 136th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 70% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.9 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Ladypool Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lift Montgomery 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Conway Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nelson Mandela School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clifton Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Regents Park Community Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heath Mount Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Olive School, Small Heath 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 97% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 23 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 strong, 6 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery?
61% of the 46 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 19 families put Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery as their first choice for 22 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 19 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 103397.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.