SchoolScoresChrist Church CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of CHRIST CHURCH C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL
Royal Park, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3AW
0117 377 2830 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 2 July 2024.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
115 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 35th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 65th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 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 35 parents whose child had been bullied 65th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 35% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 49% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 81 parents who had raised a concern Joint 61st highest of 104 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 34% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 55th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
32 pupils in this year group.
41% — 18 points below the Bristol, City of average, and 21 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 41% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 59% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 50% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 53% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 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 Bristol, City of. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 60 |
| Of those, offered a place | 57 (95%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 119 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 177th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 170th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 138th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.5% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 34th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.7% | 24.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 21st lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 88% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 41st lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 136th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 33% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.3 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 136th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 31% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.32% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 113th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 51% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.7 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 14th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 97% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.7 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 115th highest of 212 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 57% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 17.5%* | 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
- Hotwells Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Willow Park CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2024, before conversion) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cathedral Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Johns CofE Primary School, Clifton 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashton Gate Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024, before conversion) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cotham Gardens Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southville Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Cross RC Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westbury Park School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 91% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Christ Church CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Christ Church CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 July 2024.
How did Christ Church CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 21 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Christ Church CofE Primary School?
90% of the 115 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Christ Church CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Christ Church CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 60 families put Christ Church CofE Primary School as their first choice for 59 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 57 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138317.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.