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
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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).

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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