Cathedral Primary School
College Square, Bristol, BS1 5TSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cathedral Primary School is a primary school in Bristol for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 168 schools in Bristol. It ranks 70th of 190 primary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 October 2024, report published 20 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 October 2024
The school's vision 'many voices, one harmony' is a golden thread that runs throughout the school. The school expects all pupils to achieve highly. Pupils rise to this and learn well across the curriculum. Respectful and warm relationships with staff enable pupils to flourish. Pastoral staff check in with pupils to ensure they get off to a good start. Parents unanimously appreciate the support adults provide. As a result, pupils are happy and feel safe. The school's wider offer for pupils is exceptional. From Reception, pupil passports outline the broad and rich experiences the school provides. These include performing in a cathedral and learning British Sign Language. The school teaches pupils to 'use their voice' to make a difference in the world. For example, inspired by the work of the school's 'green team,' pupils held a peaceful protest to raise awareness of climate change. Around the school, pupils conduct themselves well. From Reception, children understand the school's expectations and routines. Older pupils move from inside the school to the multiple playgrounds and dining hall in an orderly fashion. Pupils of all ages play well together during social times. As a result, lunchtime is harmonious and enjoyable for all.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, checks that teachers make on pupils' learning are not precise and teaching is not always adapted to address gaps and misconceptions. This means that some pupils do not learn as well in these subjects. The trust needs to ensure the school uses assessment to identify the gaps for all pupils, including those with SEND, and use this to inform their future teaching, so that all pupils learn well across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
422 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Cathedral Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Park CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
| Holy Cross RC Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Southville Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 41% met the expected standard |
| St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Needs attention | 30% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- AMPLIFY EDUCATION
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Sara Yarnold
- Phone
- 01173532052
- Address
- College Square, Bristol, BS1 5TS
- Local authority
- Bristol
- URN
- 139828
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.