Cathedral Primary School
URN: 139828 • Bristol BS1 5TS
Overview
- Name
- Cathedral Primary School
- URN
- 139828
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CATHEDRAL SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sara Yarnold (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01173532052
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- College Square, Bristol BS1 5TS
Summary
Cathedral Primary School, located in the heart of Bristol, is a mixed free school that opened in September 2013 and currently serves 419 pupils, with a capacity of 420. The school operates under the Cathedral Schools Trust and aims to provide a high-quality education for children aged 4 to 11. Its ethos is rooted in inclusivity and community, celebrating the diverse backgrounds of its students and promoting unity through shared values.
The curriculum at Cathedral Primary School is designed to be innovative and creative, leveraging the rich resources of the surrounding area to enhance learning experiences. Subjects offered include English, Maths, Science, and the arts, alongside a focus on personal, social, health, and economic education (PSHE). The school also emphasizes the importance of extracurricular activities, including sports and performing arts, to support holistic development.
For the 2025-2026 academic year, the school will temporarily operate as a split-site institution due to ongoing repairs to its historic building. Reception and Years 2 to 6 will remain in the main school, while Year 1 will be based at the nearby Brandon Hill Site. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment for all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The curriculum at Cathedral Primary School is designed to be innovative and creative, leveraging the rich resources of the surrounding area to enhance learning experiences. Subjects offered include English, Maths, Science, and the arts, alongside a focus on personal, social, health, and economic education (PSHE). The school also emphasizes the importance of extracurricular activities, including sports and performing arts, to support holistic development.
For the 2025-2026 academic year, the school will temporarily operate as a split-site institution due to ongoing repairs to its historic building. Reception and Years 2 to 6 will remain in the main school, while Year 1 will be based at the nearby Brandon Hill Site. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment for all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Useful links
- http://www.cathedralschoolstrust.org/ (other)
- Administer Site (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Parent Pay (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- school website (other)
- Webanywhere (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Bristol, City of
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CATHEDRAL SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 419
- Boys
- 213
- Girls
- 206
- FSM %
- 22.00
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-10-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bristol
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 419 | 213 | 206 | 420 | 22.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 422 | 208 | 214 | 420 | 21.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 427 | 203 | 224 | 420 | 18.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 427 | 203 | 224 | 420 | 18.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 396 | 199 | 197 | 420 | 17.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 363 | 190 | 173 | 420 | 14.90 |
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