The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.6
10.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
18.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.12
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 150 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,183
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- CATHEDRAL SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Dr Wade Nottingham (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Location
College Square, Bristol, BS1 5TS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCathedral Primary School
Primary · Very close
City of Bristol College
16 plus · Very close
Bristol Grammar School
Independent · 826m away
Holy Cross RC Primary School
Primary · 906m away
Southville Primary School
Primary · 906m away
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Secondary · 1.0km away
LPW Independent School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bristol Cathedral Choir School a selective school?
No. Bristol Cathedral Choir School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bristol Cathedral Choir School's Ofsted rating?
Bristol Cathedral Choir School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bristol Cathedral Choir School?
Bristol Cathedral Choir School currently has 1,183 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bristol Cathedral Choir School take?
Bristol Cathedral Choir School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bristol Cathedral Choir School?
Bristol Cathedral Choir School is in Bristol, BS1 5TS, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bristol Cathedral Choir School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bristol Cathedral Choir School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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