Christ Church Hanham CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Bristol (South Gloucestershire).
Location
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Thank you for taking the time to explore our website and find out about our school community. We are a two-form entry, Church of England Primary School for children aged 4 to 11.
Although we are based in South Gloucestershire, our school is on the border of Bristol and not far away from the city of Bath; we are keen to celebrate and learn from our excellent location where we are fortunate to have access to such a range of historical and cultural reference points.
We have two classes per year group from EYFS to Year 6 with an intake of 60 per year, catering for up to 420 pupils. We are fortunate to have a large expanse of outdoor space including two playgrounds, a large field and a PlayPod as well as a wildlife and forest area within our school site.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Real PE (Create Development)
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
Key facts
- URN
- 109163
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Constituency
- North East Somerset and Hanham
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (5 current, 5 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Oliver Coltman Former | Chair of Governors | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catriona Rawlins | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Debbie Stone | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Sophi Marten | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Paul Spencer | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Neil Turner | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| Mr Oliver Coltman Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Helene Schwartz Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Ffion Baker Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Sheila Richards Former | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
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