Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury
Easton Hill Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1AWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury is a primary school in Bristol for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in South Gloucestershire. It ranks 141st of 190 primary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 May 2022, report published 20 June 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 May 2022
Everyone is valued at Christ the King and the school community is a happy family. The school's mission statement, based on 'making a difference', is woven through the life of the school. Teachers and leaders have high expectations for all pupils' learning and behaviour, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Most pupils respond well to these expectations and are successful in their learning. A small number of pupils give up too easily when learning is challenging. Pupils know that adults want the best for them and, as a result, almost all behave well. Breakfast club provides pupils with a calm and settled start to the day, so they are ready to learn. Pupils say they enjoy coming to school and they feel safe because adults look after them very well. Pupils say bullying rarely happens and when it does teachers sort out issues quickly. The playground is a harmonious space where all pupils play well together. Pupils understand how their lessons, experiences and the school values develop their character. For example, pupils have enjoyed fundraising by 'running' from school to Ukraine. School clubs enhance pupils' self-esteem and confidence and help to develop their interests.
What the school should improve
- In most subjects, pupils know more and remember more. However, in a minority of subjects, including mathematics, pupils' vocabulary is not developed effectively enough. As a result, some pupils have not acquired the vocabulary required to deepen their understanding of some important concepts. Leaders need to further develop the curriculum to ensure pupils can understand and confidently use vocabulary in all subjects.
- A minority of pupils lack the resilience needed to persevere when they find their work difficult. This means that pupils give up easily and do not learn as much as they could. Leaders need to ensure the curriculum supports pupils to become more resilient and confident in their ability to succeed.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
23 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
207 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Infant School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Crossways Junior School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Manorbrook Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Gillingstool Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 38% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Mary Mainwaring
- Phone
- 01454866680
- Address
- Easton Hill Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1AW
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- URN
- 109267
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.