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Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend
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Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend
- Primary
- Downend and Bromley Heath BS16 5TG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff use training to teach the phonics programme well.
Success of the Curriculum: An ambitious curriculum is designed well to include all pupils鈥� needs.
Areas Needing Improvement: Checks on pupils鈥� knowledge across the curriculum are not fully effective.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils confidently use mathematical knowledge; reading fluency increases as pupils progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind quickly receive the help they need to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils persevere when they find things difficult and follow clear routines.
Support for SEND Pupils: Clear systems identify needs; external agencies support effectively; equal opportunities for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe; respectful and positive relationships with staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High focus on attendance; consistent procedures and support for families where attendance is an issue.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the caring community.
Extracurricular Activities: School plans a variety of trips and clubs to deepen pupils' knowledge.
Outdoor Facilities: Children take turns and play happily during social times; keen to enjoy outdoor space.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy working at the school; high-quality training cycle appreciated.
Impact on Student Progress: Ambitious curriculum benefits pupils, helping them build strong foundational skills.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check what pupils know in most subjects; challenge offered appropriately.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some gaps in pupils' geographical knowledge due to less effective checks.
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Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 225 students from age 5-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We would like to extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of the staff, governors, and students at Christ Church C of E VC Infant School.
We are a sizable Church of England infant school in South Gloucestershire, close to Bristol, and are well-liked in our neighbourhood.
We offer a stimulating and current curriculum that satisfies the learning requirements of our students, and we place great importance on the acquisition of strong learning habits and abilities, which, in our opinion, will enable them to benefit fully from all of their educational chances.
We collaborate with Christ Church's children's team, and the governing board is supportive and engaged.
This means that we collaborate effectively and put the needs of the kids first, ensuring that your child has a positive first school experience.
Please explore the rest of our website if you're interested in learning more about the work we do at the school. Better yet, come visit us in person. We're always glad to welcome visitors to our warm and welcoming school. We give tours to interested parents.
We would be honoured to share with you what we do and how we do it since we are really proud of our school.
We look forward to getting to know you and your kids and know that you will love being a member of the Christ Church Infants' neighbourhood.
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We are a sizable Church of England infant school in South Gloucestershire, close to Bristol, and are well-liked in our neighbourhood.
We offer a stimulating and current curriculum that satisfies the learning requirements of our students, and we place great importance on the acquisition of strong learning habits and abilities, which, in our opinion, will enable them to benefit fully from all of their educational chances.
We collaborate with Christ Church's children's team, and the governing board is supportive and engaged.
This means that we collaborate effectively and put the needs of the kids first, ensuring that your child has a positive first school experience.
Please explore the rest of our website if you're interested in learning more about the work we do at the school. Better yet, come visit us in person. We're always glad to welcome visitors to our warm and welcoming school. We give tours to interested parents.
We would be honoured to share with you what we do and how we do it since we are really proud of our school.
We look forward to getting to know you and your kids and know that you will love being a member of the Christ Church Infants' neighbourhood.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
D-
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B-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-7 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.9 | 25.8 | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend
Local authority ratio 19 : 1