Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend, Bristol

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Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend

Pendennis Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 5JJ

A Good-rated primary school in Bristol where 75% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary controlled school

Church of England

Pupils

300

Ages

7-11

FSM

9.0%

Capacity

300

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2016

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

86.0%

Writing

91.0%

Maths

81.0%

RWM Combined

75.0%

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About Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend

Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend is a primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 76 responses), 91% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 75% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 300 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Pendennis Road, Bristol, BS16 5JJ | More schools in South Gloucestershire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Apr 2025 — Standards maintained
Nov 2019 — School remains Good
Jan 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend

What is Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend's Ofsted rating?

Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.

What do parents say about Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 76 responses): 91% of parents would recommend Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend.

What are Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend's latest exam results?

Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend: KS2 2024/25: 75% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend located?

Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend is a primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire (BS16 5JJ).

How many pupils attend Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend?

Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend has around 300 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend with other schools?

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