
Westerleigh, Avon · BS37 8QG
Immanuel Christian School is a small, family-focused independent all-through school serving pupils aged 4–16 in rural South Gloucestershire, near Bristol. Founded on explicitly Christian principles with the motto 'Learn of God, Live for God', it emphasises pastoral care and a values-driven curriculum delivered by a close-knit staff. With only 53 pupils, the school offers a highly personalised approach to education, though it remains unregistered with Ofsted and outside mainstream inspection frameworks.
Who thrives here
Families seeking a faith-centred education in a nurturing, non-pressurised environment where their child will be known individually by staff. Suited to pupils who thrive with close pastoral relationships and explicit values teaching.
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Rodford Tabernacle, Westerleigh Road
Westerleigh, Avon
BS37 8QG
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Day fees at Immanuel Christian School are approximately £7,500 per year (2025/26).
Immanuel Christian School admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
At Immanuel Christian School, 0% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Immanuel Christian School is a day school in Westerleigh and does not offer boarding.
ISI rated Immanuel Christian School “Excellent” (2023).
Frequently praised
✓Strong Christian values and ethos appreciated by faith-committed families
✓Personalised pastoral care and individual attention in very small community
✓Experiential, hands-on learning approach with trips and STEM projects
Common concerns
!Unregistered with Ofsted; absence of external inspection or accountability framework may deter families seeking validated safeguarding and quality assurance
!Very small pupil cohort (53) limits peer diversity, extracurricular breadth, and competitive team sport opportunities
!Limited publicly available information on academic outcomes, facilities, fee levels, or SEND provision