The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 18.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs Mary Mainwaring (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Easton Hill Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1AW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNew Siblands School
Special school · Very close
Crossways Infant School
Primary · 350m away
Crossways Junior School
Primary · 363m away
Manorbrook Primary School
Primary · 690m away
Gillingstool Primary School
Primary · 765m away
The Castle School
Secondary · 848m away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury
Primary · 1.1km away
Sheiling School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury's Ofsted rating?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury take?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury is in Bristol, BS35 1AW, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury have a sixth form?
No, Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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