SchoolScoresChrist Church, CofE Junior School, Downend
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Pendennis Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 5JJ
01454 866516 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 January 2016.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 24 April 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
76 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Bristol comparisons use the 108 of its 220 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 112 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bristol | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 55th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 46th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 39th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 19th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 65 parents who had raised a concern Joint 33rd highest of 104 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 26 parents of children with SEND 26th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 27% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 71% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 47th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 25%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bristol figures pool parents at the Bristol schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
80 pupils in this year group.
75% — 11 points above the South Gloucestershire average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 91% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in South Gloucestershire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 173rd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.0% | 14.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 104th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 39th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.3% | 13.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 144th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 15.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 45th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 73% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 46th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 11.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 114th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 139th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 147th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 36% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.4 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 153rd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 46% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.5 | 12.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 192nd highest of 212 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 15.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Christ Church, CofE Infant School, Downend 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Staple Hill Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Frome Vale Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Tynings Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stanbridge Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Avanti Gardens School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Minerva Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Frenchay CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 expected, 6 needs attention · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Stephen's CofE Junior School, Soundwell 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Christ Church, CofE Junior School, Downend's Ofsted rating?
Christ Church, CofE Junior School, Downend was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 January 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 24 April 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Christ Church, CofE Junior School, Downend do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Christ Church, CofE Junior School, Downend?
91% of the 76 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Christ Church, CofE Junior School, Downend to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 109165.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.