Immanuel Christian School

The school operates on Christian principles, with an educational environment where God is central and teaching is based on a biblical worldview. It aims to provide a stable, caring atmosphere that fosters high expectations of personal conduct, including qualities such as integrity, patience, kindness, obedience, honesty, and self-control. The school views the primary responsibility for the upbringing and training of children as resting with their parents and seeks to encourage parental participation in their child’s education.

The school serves children from Reception through to Key Stage 4 (Year 11), with a curriculum that leads to GCSE-level qualifications. The academic programme includes subjects such as Mathematics, English, Science, Geography, History, Art, Textiles, ICT, Web Design, Spanish, French, Music, Bible studies, PE, and STEM. The school organizes its students into various classes, including Starlings, Kingfishers, Puffin, and Kite classes.

In a 2023 inspection, the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rated the school as "Good" in both pupils' academic achievements and personal development. A 2014 OFSTED inspection also rated the school as "Good" in every aspect. The school offers a curriculum that leads to GCSE-level qualifications.

Immanuel Christian School welcomes children from all family backgrounds. Parents and guardians are expected to accept that the school is a Christian institution and that all staff, governors, and volunteers adhere to the school's statement of faith. Prospective families may contact the school for information regarding the admissions policy and application process.

The school provides specific term dates for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years. A school event calendar and a homework calendar are also maintained for the school community.

The school is located in the historic village of Westerleigh, South Gloucestershire, and is housed in the Rodford Tabernacle, a listed congregational chapel built in 1844. The campus is situated on the edge of the village, providing a setting for a small, family-focused school.

Pupils participate in a variety of activities, including sports such as football, netball, and cross country. The school also engages in arts and cultural activities, such as music, ukulele events, craft clubs, and animation projects. Educational trips are a regular feature, with past visits including the Aerospace Museum, Chepstow Castle, the Dunraven Bay Aquarium, and local geography and history field trips. Additionally, students participate in community service, such as visiting the Blossom Fields old people's home to bake and socialize with residents.