Christ Church Hanham CofE Primary School
Bristol, BS15 3LA · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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33rd of 82 primary schools in South Gloucestershire we can score, 93 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 4,132 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7/10 among them, against 4.3/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
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 Hanham CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join story, puzzle and art clubs, play basketball, tennis, rounders, cricket, tag-rugby, athletics and football, and learn recorders. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 243 pupils against a stated capacity of 390. 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 does the after-school club typically involve for children in the final year? How does the curriculum prepare pupils for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Christ Church Hanham CofE Primary School
Overview
Christ Church Hanham CofE Primary School is rated ‘Good’ for overall effectiveness, with ‘Outstanding’ provision in the early years. The report highlights that pupils are “enthusiastic about their learning” and feel “loved, cared for and flourish” in a calm, orderly environment. Leaders have implemented an “ambitious, carefully sequenced curriculum” that supports high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Early years provision is ‘Outstanding’, with children getting off to a “flying start” and developing strong communication skills through traditional tales and retelling.
- Leaders promote a “love of reading” through high-quality texts and phonics, ensuring pupils build “reading speed and accuracy well”.
- Pupils are “polite and well behaved”, showing respect to others and feeling safe, with bullying “not tolerated”.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils’ social and emotional needs, helping them to “recognise and manage their emotions”.
- Governors have “robust systems” to monitor leadership and ensure staff feel supported with their workload.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must agree on assessment methods across some foundation subjects to ensure teachers “check and rectify misconceptions quickly enough”.
- Teachers require support to improve “secure subject knowledge” in certain foundation subjects so learning activities can sufficiently deepen pupils’ understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective”, with appropriate checks carried out and staff who are “tenacious when trying to secure support for the school’s most vulnerable pupils”.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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