Classpot
Cabot Primary School

Cabot Primary School

Bristol, City of, BS2 9JEPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHalston Drive, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS2 9JE
HeadteacherFelicity LLewelyn-Hodgson
Local AuthorityBristol, City of
Number of Pupils197
Free School Meals (FSM)50.8%
School Capacity197 / 210 (94% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Apr 2025
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (30 Apr 2025): Standards maintained

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

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

Top 67%

879th of 1,469

In South West

Top 60%

46th of 85

In Bristol, City of

Top 54%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

56%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:70%
Higher:15%
Writing
Expected:63%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:85%
Higher:7%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +31%

'22/23

25%

'23/24

56%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

6
LibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolArt StudiosSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingCross CountryAthleticsRoundersTennisNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirChessGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

27

Applications

57

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cabot Primary School

Cabot Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01173772630cabot.excalibur.org.uk/

Halston Drive, Bristol

Bristol, City of, BS2 9JE

Loading map...

Halston Drive, Bristol

Bristol, City of, BS2 9JE

Journey to School

Enter your postcode to see journey times to this school

Journey times are estimates based on current conditions. Actual times may vary.

Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Parent Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience at Cabot Primary School!

Write a Review