Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Bristol
Christ Church Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bristol, part of Christ Church C of E Primary School. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 185th-highest of the 198 schools in Bristol with published results, and 13,485th of 14,452 across England. It was 74% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bristol, City of (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Christ Church Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 59% of Year 6 pupils at Christ Church Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 53% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Bristol, City of; and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 91% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Christ Church Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 60 families put Christ Church Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 119 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Christ Church Church of England Primary School are Hotwells Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths); Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 93% reading, 89% maths); Willow Park CofE Primary School (0.7 miles, Inadequate, 75% reading, 75% maths); and Willow Park CofE Primary School (0.7 miles).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Christ Church Church of England Primary School.
Hotwells Primary SchoolSs Peter and Paul RC Primary SchoolWillow Park CofE Primary SchoolWillow Park CofE Primary School
The trust
Christ Church Church of England Primary School is run by its own single-school academy trust.
Who goes there
6.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 31.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (54%), Mixed (11%) and Asian (6%).
In 2026, 39 pupils (11.7%) received SEN support and 2 (0.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Clifton Down Rail Station, about 850 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Students Union (n-bound), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 865 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Bristol, City of (417), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Christ Church Church of England Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 2.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Christ Church Church of England Primary School are Cotham School (0.7 miles), Bristol Cathedral Choir School (0.8 miles), North Bristol Post 16 Centre (0.9 miles) and Ashton Park School (1.3 miles).
Cotham SchoolBristol Cathedral Choir SchoolNorth Bristol Post 16 CentreAshton Park School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils flourish at this happy and nurturing school. The school has very high expectations of pupils. They live up to these and are confident and articulate learners. The school's values, such as aspiration, kindness and co-operation, are understood and lived out by pupils and staff alike.
The school has a culture where all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are included. As a result, pupils are eager to come to school each day. Attendance is extremely high. Pupils proudly talk to visitors about their learning and all the school has to offer. They develop an understanding of where they live and a sense of their place in the local community.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has designed an exceptional curriculum. In each subject, the essential building blocks of learning are clearly identified and broken down into small steps. Over time, pupils' knowledge builds very well. For example, in the Reception Year children learn mapping skills by creating journeys linked to stories. This is built upon in key stage 1 with pupils mapping familiar routes. By the end of key stage 2 pupils confidently use 4 and 6 figure grid references to identify features on maps.
The quality of work produced by pupils across subjects is exceptional. For instance, in art, staff support pupils to use highly developed techniques. A very high standard of artwork is proudly displayed throughout the school. Whole-school projects spark pupils' enthusiasm for learning. Interesting books are selected that support pupils to make strong connections across subjects, thereby deepening their understanding. Published outcomes do not reflect the overall quality of the curriculum due, in part, to high pupil mobility.
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
6.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 91% to 59% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 83% to 53% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 86% to 50% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.9
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
23.8
KS2
12
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Christ Church Church of England Primary School.
- Shine @ Christ Church PrimaryAt the school · Not yet graded
- Shine @ Clifton High School350m away · Not yet graded
- Progressive Kids Hotwells770m away · Not yet graded
- The Outdoors Project Bristol @ Hotwells School770m away · Not yet graded
- Minor To Major @ Bristol Grammar School790m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Christ Church Church of England Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Bristol, City of's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Christ Church Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Christ Church Church of England Primary School is in Bristol, City of; for families living there:
- Bristol, City of's school travel policy: Home to school travel policy
- How to apply: Apply online for home school travel support
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 32
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 27 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bristol, City of is 27 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Christ Church Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
74%
Available places
312 pupils
420 places
108 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bristol
Across Bristol, City of council
Places available
5,210
Applications
4,287
Got 1st preference
92.0%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Bristol, City of council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(4)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
39
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
12.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
333
Total Pupils
174
Boys
159
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
18.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,306
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,062
Per pupil
£1734k
Total funding
£33k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.7%
Overall absence
7.1%
Persistent absence
295
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Christ Church Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Christ Church Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Christ Church Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 59% reached the expected standard in reading and 53% did so in maths.
What is Christ Church Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Christ Church Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2013 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Christ Church Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Christ Church Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Bristol, City of allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Christ Church Church of England Primary School?
Christ Church Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 74% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Christ Church Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Christ Church Church of England Primary School average 24.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Christ Church Church of England Primary School?
Christ Church Church of England Primary School has around 333 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Christ Church Church of England Primary School?
3.7% of sessions were missed at Christ Church Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 7.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Christ Church Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Bristol, City of's coordinated admissions process, naming Christ Church Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Christ Church Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Shine @ Christ Church Primary (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Christ Church Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 27 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bristol, City of is 27 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Christ Church Church of England Primary School?
Christ Church Church of England Primary School is at Royal Park, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3AW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)