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Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend is a voluntary controlled primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 300 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

7–11

Age range

300

Pupils

300

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend Catchment Area Information

Admission to Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend is managed by South Gloucestershire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 300 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 300 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by South Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend — School Information

Full address
Pendennis Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 5JJ
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
9% of pupils
DfE URN
109165

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Frequently Asked Questions — Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend

Is Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend oversubscribed?

Yes — Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend currently has 300 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 300 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend?

Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by South Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend cover?

Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend is a primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend?

Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.