Located in Oldbury, Christ Church CofE Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Christ Church CofE Primary School currently has around 399 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.9% boys and 47.1% girls. Around 38.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 15 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 21.8%. pakistani pupils make up about 18.8% , followed by white british at 17.5%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Albert Street, Oldbury, B69 4DE |
| Website: | www.christchurchsandwell.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01215523625 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Sandwell |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Matthew Wynne |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103997 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 399 |
| Number of Boys: | 211 |
| Number of Girls: | 188 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.8% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 21.80% | 87 |
| Pakistani | 18.80% | 75 |
| White British | 17.50% | 70 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 9.30% | 37 |
| African | 8.30% | 33 |
| Caribbean | 5.00% | 20 |
| Other White | 4.50% | 18 |
| White and Asian | 4.00% | 16 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.50% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 2.30% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 2.00% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 4 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Albert Street , B69 4DE | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Albert Street , B69 4DE | - not rated | 18 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School McKean Road , B69 4BA | - not rated | 136 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School McKean Road , B69 4BA | - not rated | 136 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rounds Green Junior School Brades Road , B69 2DP | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bromwich Collegiate Academy Kelvin Way , B70 7LE | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tividale Community Arts College Lower City Road , Tividale B69 2HE | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Lodge High School Holly Lane , B67 7JG | - not rated | 2,040 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Lodge High School College of Science Holly Lane , B67 7JG | 3out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows School The Meadows School, Dudley Road East , Sandwell B69 3BU | 2out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakeley School Dudley Road East , B69 3BU | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Khair Primary School 61/63 Oak Way Green , Off Causeway Green Road B68 8LR | - not rated | 2,131 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The British Muslim School Latifiah Fultali Complex , Lodge Road B70 8NX | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.