Christ Church Academy, Stone
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Christ Church Academy excels at creating a welcoming environment where every child feels valued and safe. Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour and respect for one another, with outstanding attendance rates. The school goes above and beyond with its extensive enrichment programme, comprehensive careers guidance, and individualised pastoral support that helps all families feel confident asking for help when needed.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour in classrooms and on the playground with pupils who are polite, respectful and fully engaged in learning
- Consistently high attendance across all pupil groups, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Comprehensive programme of personal development that helps pupils become well-rounded individuals ready for modern Britain
- Wide range of clubs, music lessons, leadership roles, trips and visits that develop talents and interests
- Highly effective and individualised pastoral support with strong relationships built on trust with families
Areas for Improvement
- Gaps in pupils' foundational knowledge not always identified and addressed quickly enough by staff
- Variable quality of pupils' spelling, handwriting and presentation across some subjects
- Need to further improve outcomes in key stage 2 tests, particularly in mathematics
- Some staff do not consistently identify learning gaps in foundational knowledge for disadvantaged pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
clubs, music lessons, leadership roles, trips and visits, road safety sessions
Christ Church Academy is a welcoming middle school where pupils thrive academically and personally. The school has created an inclusive culture with excellent behaviour, high attendance, and strong pastoral support for all pupils.
At a Glance
19.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 75%. Maths has declined from 79% to 70%. Writing has remained stable at around 73%.
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
21
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
540 pupils
566 capacity
26 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Stone
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stone
Admissions Demand - Staffordshire
Places available
8,849
Applications
7,846
Got 1st preference
91.6%
Got preferred school
98.6%
Secondary admissions across Staffordshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.37986%
Overall absence
13.36898%
Persistent absence
561
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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