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Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend
Pendennis Road, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS16 5JJ, South Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.6 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
300
Capacity
300
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, with 75% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 24% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% expressing they would recommend the school, indicating a strong community support. However, only 13% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more able pupils.
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Last inspected: 27 January 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (76 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
School keeps me informed
96%
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child is happy
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School supports development
88%
My child makes good progress
86%
School has high expectations
86%
School responds to concerns
75%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.0%
White Other4.3%
Black African4.3%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Indian0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.48435, -2.51088 · BS16 5JJ
School details
Local authoritySouth Gloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN109165
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend rated by Ofsted?
Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 January 2016.
Is Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend a good school?
Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend scores 76.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend?
Based on 76 Ofsted Parent View responses, Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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