Christ Church Church of England Primary School

The results picture is mixed. In 2024-25, 41% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with 60% across England. At the higher standard the school was at 9%, slightly above England's 8%. The 2024-25 figure is a sharp fall from 71% in 2023-24 and 63% in 2022-23, so one year should be weighed alongside the earlier two. Absence figures are not published in this data.

What Ofsted found

The latest full inspection took place on 2–3 July 2024, before Ofsted stopped giving overall grades. The school was judged Outstanding overall and in every area, including early years, up from Good at its previous graded inspection.

Inspectors described an "exceptional curriculum" in which each subject is broken into small steps, with examples running from Reception mapping to grid references in Year 6. They praised the quality of pupils' work, especially in art, and an "impressive programme" of clubs, trips, music and residentials. Behaviour was judged exceptional and attendance "extremely high".

The report gives no formal areas for improvement. It does say plainly that published results do not reflect the quality of the curriculum, partly because of high pupil mobility, meaning many children join or leave during their primary years.

How it compares nearby

Nearby primaries posted higher 2024-25 KS2 results. Hotwells Primary School (0.5 miles, Ofsted Good) reached 85%, Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School (0.7 miles, Good) 81%, and St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton (0.8 miles) 77%. Cathedral Primary School (0.8 miles) reached 62%, Ashton Gate Primary School (1.0 mile, Outstanding) 57% and Cotham Gardens Primary School (1.0 mile) 53%. On this single measure Christ Church sits below all six, although a single year's results can move a lot.

Who it may suit

Christ Church may suit families who put weight on a broad, creative curriculum, music, art and time outdoors, and on a diverse, inclusive school community. The school's website says it welcomes families of all faiths and none. The website now names Mark Oldfield as headteacher, whereas the 2024 report named Clare Jones.

Parents focused on test results should ask the school what lay behind the 2024-25 dip, how mobility affects each year group, and what has changed under the current leadership. Admissions are run by Bristol City Council, so check its booklet for how places are allocated.

May suit: Families in Clifton who value a broad, creative curriculum and strong enrichment, and who are comfortable asking the school about its most recent results.

Drafted with the help of AI tools from our research notes and the sources above, then checked and edited by EduNavigate Research Team before publishing.