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Christ Church Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Christ Church Church of England Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 311 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

311

Pupils

420

Capacity

74%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Christ Church Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Christ Church Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Christ Church Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Bristol, City of uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Bristol, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Christ Church Church of England Primary School is managed by Bristol, City of 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.

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

Find Bristol, City of catchment area documents →

Christ Church Church of England Primary School: 420 places, 74% filled: places available

Christ Church Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 311 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bristol.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Bristol, City of publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Bristol, City of Council school admissions (official) →

Christ Church Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
Royal Park, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3AW
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
8.7% of pupils
DfE URN
138317

Other Primary Schools in Bristol

If Christ Church Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Bristol, City of

Christ Church Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Bristol, City of. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Christ Church Church of England Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Christ Church Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Christ Church Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Christ Church Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Bristol, City of uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Bristol, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Christ Church Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Christ Church Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 311 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bristol, City of.

What is the admissions policy for Christ Church Church of England Primary School?

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

What age range does Christ Church Church of England Primary School cover?

Christ Church Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, serving pupils aged 4-11. 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 Primary School?

Christ Church Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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