Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend
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Capacity
225
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend
Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Gloucestershire community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 225 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 225 places).
Ofsted has rated Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anna Martin, it falls under South Gloucestershire local authority.
Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend is a popular choice with families — it received 175 applications for 75 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 96 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend include Library, Dining Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Swimming, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Film Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Gloucestershire, Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Christchurch Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 5TG |
| Headteacher | Anna Martin |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 225 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.7% |
| School Capacity | 225 / 225 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed75
175
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
96 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Christchurch Avenue, Bristol
South Gloucestershire, BS16 5TG
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