Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3AF · North Somerset · primary school
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38th of 56 primary schools in North Somerset we can score, 64 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.8/10 against 2,938 of them, against 3.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
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 Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Kids with Bricks, Art Club, Multi-Sports Club, and Little Kickers. The school also provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 193 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Multi-Sports Club? How does the breakfast club operate for early arrivals?
What Ofsted said about Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, describing it as a place where they can be themselves and feel safe. Leaders have created a curriculum that interests pupils, including those with special educational needs, resulting in strong learning outcomes in reading and mathematics. However, some subject curriculums are less well developed, and high absence rates hinder the learning of some pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils are polite, well-mannered, and value the positive relationships they have with staff who support them emotionally.
- Reading is a priority; pupils read with increasing accuracy and fluency, and staff effectively teach phonics with matched books.
- The mathematics curriculum is well sequenced, helping pupils confidently use mathematical vocabulary to solve complex problems.
- Leaders are ambitious for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring most learn the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff appreciate the team spirit and how leaders consider their workload and support their development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must identify the precise key knowledge in some wider curriculum subjects and sequence learning effectively so pupils build knowledge over time.
- Leaders need to strengthen work to improve the attendance of children who are persistently absent, as low attendance hinders their learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving up-to-date training to spot risks and act quickly, while leaders ensure keeping children safe is everyone’s responsibility.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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