Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury, Bristol
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a welcoming school where children genuinely enjoy learning because tasks are interesting and fun. Staff know each pupil well and provide tailored support so all children can succeed, no matter their background or starting point. Reading achievement is particularly impressive, with pupils developing real enthusiasm for books and the resilience to tackle challenging texts.
Key Strengths
- Strong reading achievement, particularly by the time pupils leave the school
- Inclusive culture where all pupils feel valued and supported, including those with special educational needs, English as an additional language, and disadvantaged pupils
- High-quality teaching with interesting, stimulating activities that challenge pupils to think
- Effective leadership with clear understanding of school strengths and weaknesses
- Good progress for most able pupils in reading and writing with challenging tasks and opportunities for technical writing practice
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils throughout the school need to develop greater mastery of mathematics, particularly in mathematical reasoning and deeper understanding
- Attendance for some Traveller pupils remains below average despite leaders' efforts
- Need to continue developing phonics progress as many children join the school with high levels of need or are new to learning English
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective. The open, nurturing and inclusive culture ensures pupils feel comfortable speaking to staff about concerns, adults are thoroughly vetted, all staff receive appropriate training including Prevent duty, and pupils understand online safety and safe behaviour.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting and artistic opportunities
Christ The King Catholic Primary School continues to be good, with strong leadership maintaining educational quality since 2011. The school has created an inclusive culture where children thrive and achieve well in most subjects, particularly reading.
At a Glance
17.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 70%. Maths has improved from 56% to 61%. Writing has improved from 52% to 74%.
Class Sizes
29.1
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
207 pupils
210 capacity
3 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bristol
Admissions Demand - South Gloucestershire
Places available
3,642
Applications
3,206
Got 1st preference
91.0%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Primary admissions across South Gloucestershire (2025/26)
Inspection History(106)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.98472%
Overall absence
10.98901%
Persistent absence
182
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury
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