Business Details
Christ Church Primary School - Nurturing Excellence in Education
Christ Church Primary School is a nurturing educational institution rooted in Christian values, dedicated to providing high-quality education for children aged 4-11. Our school fosters a warm, inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential academically, socially, and spiritually. With a strong emphasis on personalized learning, we implement a comprehensive curriculum aligned with national standards while addressing individual needs through targeted support systems. Our experienced teaching staff combines subject expertise with pastoral care, ensuring students develop both intellectual curiosity and moral character. We maintain rigorous academic standards while promoting creativity, critical thinking, and physical development through diverse learning experiences.The school actively engages families and the local community, creating a collaborative network that supports children's holistic growth. Our commitment to continuous improvement is evidenced by regular curriculum reviews, staff professional development, and partnerships with educational experts. We prioritize student well-being through structured pastoral programs and specialized support services, ensuring every child feels valued and secure. The school's physical environment features modern facilities that enhance learning across all subjects, including dedicated spaces for creative arts and physical education. Our assessment framework provides regular feedback to parents while informing tailored teaching approaches that address each student's unique learning journey.
Services
Primary Education
Early Years Curriculum
SEND Support
After School Clubs
Parent Workshops
Highlights and features
- We offer a proven track record of academic excellence since 1873
- Our Christian ethos creates a caring, values-driven learning environment
- Specialist teachers deliver music, PE and modern foreign languages
- We provide tailored support through our dedicated THRIVE pastoral program
- Our OPAL playtime initiative promotes physical development and creativity
What people say
Caring staff
Excellent communication
Strong community feel
Engaging curriculum
Well-structured support
Services
Primary Education
Our primary education program delivers the National Curriculum through engaging, child-centred approaches. Qualified teachers create stimulating lessons that develop core skills while nurturing curiosity and creativity. We maintain small class sizes to ensure individual attention and implement evidence-based teaching methods that cater to diverse learning styles.
Early Years Curriculum
The Early Years Foundation Stage program focuses on holistic development through structured play and guided learning. Our experienced early years specialists create immersive environments that foster social skills, physical development and early literacy and numeracy in accordance with statutory frameworks.
SEND Support
Our dedicated SENCo coordinates tailored support for children with special educational needs, implementing individual education plans and coordinating specialist interventions. We work closely with external agencies to ensure comprehensive support while maintaining full inclusion within mainstream classes.
After School Clubs
We offer a variety of after-school clubs covering sports, arts, technology and academic enrichment. These clubs extend learning beyond the classroom while developing new skills and interests in a supervised, supportive environment with qualified instructors.
Parent Workshops
Regular parent workshops provide guidance on supporting children's learning at home, covering reading development, mathematics strategies and digital safety. These sessions strengthen home-school partnerships and empower parents to reinforce educational progress.
People
Mrs K. Pope
Head Teacher
Mrs Pope brings 18 years of educational leadership experience to Christ Church, having previously served as Deputy Head at a successful Gloucestershire primary school. Her expertise in curriculum development and staff mentoring drives continuous improvement across all teaching areas.
Mrs C. Pendlebury
SEND Co-ordinator
As our SENCo, Mrs Pendlebury coordinates specialist support for children with additional needs, drawing on her 15 years of experience in special educational needs provision. She works closely with parents and external agencies to implement effective individual learning plans.
Questions
What are the school's admission criteria?
As a Church of England school, we prioritize children from Christian families, but welcome applications from all communities. Detailed admission criteria are available in our prospectus.
How do you support children's transition to school?
We offer comprehensive transition programs including home visits, parent workshops and gradual entry schedules to ensure smooth adaptation for new Reception students.
What specialist teaching is available?
Our curriculum includes specialist instruction in music, physical education and modern foreign languages, delivered by subject-expert teachers across all year groups.
How do you communicate with parents?
We maintain regular communication through parent-teacher meetings, written reports, digital updates and an open-door policy for family consultations at convenient times.
What pastoral support systems exist?
Our THRIVE program provides targeted emotional and social development support, with dedicated staff delivering individual and group sessions based on each child's needs.
Are there before and after school care options?
KidZone offers supervised breakfast and after-school care on-site, with a range of activities and flexible booking options available through the school office.
