Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School
Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1ST · Wiltshire · primary school
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39th of 181 primary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 201 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,795 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0/10 among them, against 6.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in girls football, cross-country, netball, cricket, and tag-rugby, alongside athletics, dance, gymnastics, hockey, rugby, and basketball. Art weeks provide creative opportunities, and Years 4 and 6 complete residential trips. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 403 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the Year 4 and Year 6 residential trips? How does the after-school club structure its sessions for different age groups?
What Ofsted said about Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School
Overview
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School continues to be a good school, having achieved stability under new leadership following previous turbulence. Pupils are described as happy and proud, benefiting from an ambitious curriculum and a strong emphasis on reading.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy and proud of their school," demonstrating good manners and understanding how school values help them become "respectful and caring members of their school community."
- The school places "high importance on reading," with staff quickly identifying and supporting pupils who fall behind, leading to increased fluency and expression.
- Teachers in subjects like music and mathematics use subject knowledge effectively, modelling vocabulary and using techniques like ‘flashbacks’ to address misconceptions and build understanding.
- Pupils enjoy "many extra-curricular opportunities" such as pottery and football, and take on responsibilities through eco and school improvement councils.
- Governors have a "detailed understanding" of school performance and hold the school to account, while staff value the professional development provided.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not check well enough what pupils know and remember, meaning subsequent learning does not account for prior knowledge, which slows progress.
- Learning is not always adapted well enough to meet pupils’ needs, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), preventing them from developing knowledge as well as they should.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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