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Christ Church CofE First School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Christ Church CofE First School is an academy converter primary school in Stone, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 5-9, with 122 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-9

Age range

122

Pupils

150

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Christ Church CofE First School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Christ Church CofE First School?

The catchment area for Christ Church CofE First School is the geographic zone Staffordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Christ Church CofE First School is managed by Staffordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →

Christ Church CofE First School: 150 places, 81% filled: places available

Christ Church CofE First School has a published admission number of 150 places. 122 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 150 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.1% of pupils at Christ Church CofE First School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Staffordshire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Staffordshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Christ Church CofE First School: School Information

Full address
Northesk Street, Stone, ST15 8EP
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-9 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
22.1% of pupils
DfE URN
142421

Other Primary Schools in Stone

If Christ Church CofE First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stone are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Staffordshire

Christ Church CofE First School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Staffordshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Christ Church CofE First School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Christ Church CofE First School

What is the catchment area for Christ Church CofE First School?

The catchment area for Christ Church CofE First School is the geographic zone Staffordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Christ Church CofE First School oversubscribed?

Christ Church CofE First School has a capacity of 150 places and currently has 122 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Christ Church CofE First School?

Christ Church CofE First School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Christ Church CofE First School cover?

Christ Church CofE First School is a primary school in Stone, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 5-9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Christ Church CofE First School?

Christ Church CofE First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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