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Cathedral Primary School

Bristol, City of, BS1 5TSPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
71 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#6,756
of 13,686 nationally

About Cathedral Primary School

Cathedral Primary School in Bristol is a Church of England state primary for children aged 4 to 11, and it is running very close to full capacity with 419 pupils against a school capacity of 420. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 22%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools, giving the intake a distinctly mixed socioeconomic profile. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 194 applications for 60 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 3.23 applicants per place. Of those, 71 families put it as their first preference, and 57 first-preference offers were made, indicating that while competition is real, a first-choice application gives a solid chance. The school is led by headteacher Sara Yarnold and was last inspected by Ofsted in October 2024.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressCollege Square, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS1 5TS
HeadteacherSara Yarnold
Local AuthorityBristol, City of
Number of Pupils419
Free School Meals (FSM)22.0%
School Capacity419 / 420 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallArt StudiosGymnasiumDining HallICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballRoundersCricketNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:30

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: cathedralprimaryschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cathedral Primary School

Cathedral 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.