The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- CATHEDRAL SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Ms Sara Yarnold
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
College Square, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 5TS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBristol Cathedral Choir School
Secondary · 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 Cathedral Primary School a selective school?
No. Cathedral Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cathedral Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cathedral Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cathedral Primary School?
Cathedral Primary School currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cathedral Primary School take?
Cathedral Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cathedral Primary School?
Cathedral Primary 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 Cathedral Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cathedral Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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