Inspection Reports

Ofsted

CCH is a GOOD school and the quality of the EYFS is OUTSTANDING

Christ Church Primary School was inspected on the 6th and 7th June 2023.

You can read the full report here. Christ Church Hanham – Ofsted Report June 2023 (PDF)

Letter from the Headteacher: 23-07-06 Ofsted Inspection Report Letter to Families

Quotes from the report…

  • “Children get off to a flying start in the early years . Parents and carers say their children feel loved, cared for and flourish at school.”
  • “Over time, pupils become confident independent thinkers who are well prepared for the next stage of their education.”
  • “Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning and wider opportunities.”
  • “Pupils are polite and well behaved. They play well together in mixed age groups.”
  • “Leaders, including governors, have high expectations for pupils learning. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils.”
  • “Pupils personal development is supported well. Pupils learn how to be physically and mentally healthy. Pupils know how the school values help them to make the right.”
  • “Pupils are keen to find out about religions and cultures different from their own and how they can contribute positively to society.”
  • “Governors have robust systems in place to monitor and e valuate the effectiveness of leaders actions. They welcome advice and seek out good practice to continually support and challenge leaders effectively.”

SIAMS

On the 3rd December 2019 the school was inspected by the Bristol Diocese.  The inspector spoke to children, staff, parents and governors during the day and observed RE lessons.  

The full report can be read here – Christ Church CE VC Primary SIAMS report 2019

Quotes taken from the report…

  • “Pupils’ social and emotional needs are effectively nurtured by a dedicated staff team who also provide valuable support for parents.”
  • “The school is a warm caring community where rich relationships are developed and pupils show a high degree of respect. These reflect the school’s Christian values.”
  • “New approaches to collective worship, introduced by the headteacher, have raised its profile and importance for pupils.”
  • “Pupils have a good understanding of world faiths developed through religious education (RE), where they show a good level of respect for the views of others. They value new opportunities to explore big questions because they find these have a relevance for their daily lives.”

Paper copies of all documents are available from the school office.