Is Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement at its last graded inspection on 21 May 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 88th of 89 secondary schools in Birmingham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 34.1 (England: 46.2). 28% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy

6 Dale View Road, Birmingham, B14 4HN

Local ranking88th of 89 secondary schools in Birmingham

Ofsted: Requires improvementUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1150

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 21 May 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 34.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 28.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 42.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 168

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 749
Boys: 426 (51%)
Girls: 403 (49%)
Capacity: 1150 (72% full)
SEND: 29.5%
FSM Eligible: 51.4%
EAL: 11.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.3%
SEN Support: 27.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 47.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,352/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 10.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 35.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 63.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 7.2%
Asian Pakistani: 5.4%
White Other: 3.4%
Mixed Other: 3.3%
Asian Indian: 3.3%
Black African: 3.1%
Black Caribbean: 2.3%

63.2%

White British

7.2%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

5.4%

Asian Pakistani

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01213933678

info@christchurchsecondary.org.uk

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6 Dale View Road

Birmingham, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 148589
UKPRN: 10088749
Establishment No.: 4042
Trust: BIRMINGHAM DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

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