Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend

Contact details for the school

School Name: Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend
Address: Pendennis Road, Downend
Town/City: Bristol
County: Gloucestershire
Postcode: BS16 5JJ
Telephone Number: 01454 866516
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Pippa Osborne
Capacity: 300
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 301 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.3%

Location and administration

URN: 109165
DfE Number: 803/3050
UKPRN: 10071356
UPRN: 535241
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: South Gloucestershire (E06000025)
Constituency: Bristol North East (E14001133)
Electoral Ward: Staple Hill & Mangotsfield (E05012124)
Diocese: CE05(Diocese of Bristol)

Easting & Northing: 364622E, 176279N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 29' 5.95" N 2° 30' 38.73" W
Plus Code: 9C3VFFMQ+XM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Mark Brindle - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 July 2026.
  • Mrs Anna Cordle - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 May 2027.
  • Mrs Kathryn Davies - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Mrs Phillipa Devey - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 May 2027.
  • Mrs Phillipa Devey - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 5 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 May 2027.
  • Mr Christopher Ellis - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 July 2027.
  • Ms Jo Fisher - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 December 2028.
  • Mrs Jennifer Nisbett - Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 February 2027.
  • Mrs Pippa Osborne - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Rev Paul Peterson - Governor. Appointed on 25 January 2010 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Isabel Sarson - Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 January 2027.
  • Ms Holly Sawyer - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2030.
  • Mr James Smith - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 19 October 2029.
  • Ms Kathryn Wallbridge - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 July 2027.
  • Mrs Julia Watts - Governor. Appointed on 9 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 June 2027.
  • Ms Anna Wiggett - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 December 2028.