SchoolScoresChrist Church CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of FIORETTI TRUST
Albert Street, Oldbury, B69 4DE
0121 552 3625 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 19 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
Category of concern: Special measures.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Oldbury comparisons use the 11 of its 18 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 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 | Oldbury | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 11th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldbury. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 11th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldbury. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 11th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldbury. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 83% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 17 parents who had raised a concern 9th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldbury. Higher than 7% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 73% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 10th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldbury. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71%said yes | 81% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 5%). 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. Oldbury figures pool parents at the Oldbury 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
57 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 103997), before it changed to its current form.
54% — 7 points below the Sandwell average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sandwell | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 54% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 65% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 Sandwell. 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 | 32 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 28 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 64 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 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. 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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 15 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Sandwell | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 18 state primary schools in Oldbury. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 38.7% | 37.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 18 state primary schools in Oldbury. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 18 state primary schools in Oldbury. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 18 state primary schools in Oldbury. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 42.9% | 35.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 15th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Oldbury. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Oldbury. Lower than 16% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.3% | 15.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 17th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Oldbury. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.8 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Oldbury. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 18 state primary schools in Oldbury. Higher than 93% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.4 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 11th highest of 18 state primary schools in Oldbury. Higher than 42% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.3 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 18 state primary schools in Oldbury. Higher than 95% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 37.5% | 12.4%* | 14.4%* |
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; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rounds Green Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lyng Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- George Betts Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rood End Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Langley Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hanbury Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lodge Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Christ Church CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 19 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Christ Church CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Christ Church CofE Primary School?
71% of the 21 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Christ Church CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Christ Church CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 28 families put Christ Church CofE Primary School as their first choice for 32 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 28 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 152427.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.