Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend
Pendennis Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 5JJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend is a primary school in Bristol for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in South Gloucestershire. It ranks 33rd of 190 primary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 January 2016, report published 12 February 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 April 2025
Staff at Christ Church Junior School want pupils to 'live life in all its fullness'. This vision ensures that pupils experience a rich and engaging curriculum. Pupils enjoy learning a wide range of subjects. They are focused and work hard in lessons. The school sets high expectations for all pupils. These expectations help pupils to achieve well across the curriculum. In this inclusive school, staff build strong, supportive relationships with pupils. This helps pupils to feel a sense of belonging. Pupils know they can approach trusted adults in school if they have any worries or concerns. Pupils are confident that staff will listen to and help them. Pupils learn to understand their emotions and are supported to manage their feelings. Pupils understand and follow the school's behaviour code of 'ready, respectful, safe'. They regularly demonstrate the school values which include love, hope, and forgiveness. This means that lessons are rarely disrupted, and any friendship issues are quickly resolved. Pupils are eager to make the most of the many available opportunities. Through the 'CCJ university' pupils 'graduate' by taking part in at least 50 extra-curricular activities per year. Many parents and carers appreciate the wide range of before- and after-school clubs which the school provides.
What the school should improve
- When teachers identify gaps in pupils' knowledge, the school's strategies to address these misconceptions are sometimes unsuccessfully implemented. This hinders some pupils' learning and means that they do not achieve as well as they could. The school should support staff to adapt learning effectively for all pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
80 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
301 pupils on roll, with places for 300
Schools near Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Staple Hill Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 56% met the expected standard |
| Frome Vale Academy | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| The Tynings Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Stanbridge Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Edward Huxley
- Phone
- 01454866516
- Address
- Pendennis Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 5JJ
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- URN
- 109165
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.