Cabot Primary School
94%
Capacity
197
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Cabot Primary School
Cabot Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bristol, City of community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 197 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Cabot Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Felicity LLewelyn-Hodgson, it falls under Bristol, City of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9105th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 46th out of 85 in Bristol, City of.
Cabot Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 27 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cabot Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Chess, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 50.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bristol, City of, Cabot Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Halston Drive, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS2 9JE |
| Headteacher | Felicity LLewelyn-Hodgson |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 197 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 50.8% |
| School Capacity | 197 / 210 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Apr 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Apr 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Feb 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9105th of 13,686
Nationally
879th of 1,469
In South West
46th of 85
In Bristol, City of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
25%
'23/24
56%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
57
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Halston Drive, Bristol
Bristol, City of, BS2 9JE
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