Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend
Christchurch Avenue, Downend, Bristol, BS16 5TGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend is a primary school in Bristol for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 122 schools in South Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 November 2023, report published 18 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 November 2023
The school's values, which include friendship, courage and thankfulness, are at the heart of everything that happens at Christ Church, Church of England Infant School. As a result, pupils are eager to share their learning and understand how to treat one another with respect. Parents are overwhelmingly positive. They feel that the school is a caring community where every pupil is valued as an individual. Pupils know the school rules and routines well. They understand how these rules help them to be ready to learn. Adults reward good behaviour and manners. Pupils enjoy earning 'paw prints' when they behave well. In the early years, children take turns and follow instructions well. Pupils feel safe. They enjoy school. Staff take time to form respectful and positive relationships with pupils. As a result, pupils trust adults to listen to them with any worries they have. The school plans a variety of trips and opportunities, such as visiting a local farm and theatre, to deepen pupils' knowledge. Pupils understand how their responsibilities, such as becoming members of the 'GLOW' team, eco club or school council, enable them to feel part of a team.
What the school should improve
- The checks on pupils' knowledge and understanding across the curriculum are not yet fully effective. As a result, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge and do not build their knowledge well enough. The school need to ensure that teachers check what pupils know and remember across all subjects and use this to inform or adapt future learning.
Pupil numbers and mix
225 pupils on roll, with places for 225
Schools near Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Staple Hill Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 56% met the expected standard |
| Stanbridge Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 63% met the expected standard |
| Frome Vale Academy | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| The Tynings Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Anna Martin
- Phone
- 01454866562
- Address
- Christchurch Avenue, Downend, Bristol, BS16 5TG
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- URN
- 109166
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.