Cabot Primary School
Bristol, BS2 9JE · Bristol, City of · primary school
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70th of 90 primary schools in Bristol, City of we can score, 102 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.6/10 against 854 of them, against 1.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cabot Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 197 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With 13 places currently available, how does the school manage entry-year applications if demand exceeds capacity? How does the curriculum support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Cabot Primary School
Overview
Cabot Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a calm and purposeful environment where ‘inclusion and equality sit at the very heart’ of the school community. Pupils are well-prepared for life in modern Britain, demonstrating respect for diversity and taking on meaningful roles such as house captains.
Strengths
- Staff have ‘high expectations of pupil’s achievement and behaviour’, resulting in pupils who ‘work hard and achieve well across the curriculum’.
- The school prioritises the ‘effective teaching of reading’, with skilled staff delivering phonics consistently to help pupils become ‘fluent and confident readers’.
- A ‘successful and ambitious curriculum’ supports pupils in building on prior learning, particularly in literacy and mathematics, where progress is clear.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘accurately identified’ and receive effective support, allowing most to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- The school is ‘tenacious in improving pupil’s attendance’, working closely with families to remove barriers and support regular attendance.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, assessment is not used effectively to build on pupils’ knowledge, leading to persistent gaps and misconceptions.
- The trust should ensure teachers use assessment information to inform future curriculum design so pupils build a ‘depth of knowledge across all subjects’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 25% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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