Christ Church CofE Primary School, Bilston
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Christ Church is a caring, inclusive school where all pupils feel valued and part of the community. The school prioritises music and creative experiences, helping build children's confidence and access to enrichment activities for all. Strong pastoral support and targeted help for disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs means children develop positive relationships with staff they can trust.
Key Strengths
- Safeguarding is effective with an open culture where concerns are actively managed
- Strong personal development programme including music, arts and cultural activities
- Inclusive approach ensures disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND receive targeted support and access to clubs, sports and trips
- Warm relationships between staff and pupils create a calm, orderly environment
Areas for Improvement
- Too many pupils do not achieve well enough in reading, writing and maths, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Teaching in some subjects is inconsistent and does not build knowledge progressively over time
- Early years provision does not consistently prepare children well for Key Stage 1, including inconsistent phonics teaching
- High rates of persistent absence, particularly among disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Teachers do not always check precisely what pupils have learned or address gaps in knowledge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with leaders creating an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Music tuition, clubs, sports, arts, residentials, anti-bullying ambassador roles, digital leader roles
Christ Church CofE Primary School is a welcoming community where pupils feel valued and safe, but the school needs to improve teaching consistency, curriculum design, and pupil achievement in core subjects.
At a Glance
30.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 66% to 81%. Maths has improved from 65% to 74%. Writing has improved from 62% to 70%.
Class Sizes
24.6
Avg class size
24.8
Infant (KS1)
24.6
KS2
22
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
557 pupils
599 capacity
42 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bilston
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bilston
Admissions Demand - Dudley
Places available
3,978
Applications
3,365
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Dudley (2025/26)
Inspection History(102)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.8022%
Overall absence
14.44201%
Persistent absence
457
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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