The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 300
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs Pippa Osborne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Pendennis Road, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS16 5JJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend's Ofsted rating?
Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend?
Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend currently has 300 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend take?
Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend?
Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend is in Bristol, BS16 5JJ, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend have a sixth form?
No, Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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