Cathedral Primary School
Bristol, BS1 5TS · Bristol, City of · primary school
30th 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 — 5.1/10 against 3,198 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 62% | 2.68 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cathedral Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. Only 8.0% reached the higher standard. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join ELSA, Music Therapy, Play Therapy, Young Carers, Forest School, and Pastoral groups. The school also provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 419 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 only 1 place available, how does the school manage the waiting list for new starters? Since results are slightly below the national median, what specific support is offered to help pupils reach the higher standard? How do the pastoral groups integrate with the academic curriculum to support overall progress?
What Ofsted said about Cathedral Primary School
Overview
Cathedral Primary School is described as a calm place where pupils are happy, feel safe, and learn well across the curriculum. The school’s vision of ‘many voices, one harmony’ underpins respectful relationships and an exceptional wider offer that encourages pupils to be ‘changemakers’. Inspectors found that the school has designed an ambitious curriculum and that staff support pupils effectively to build knowledge and character.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an ‘exceptional’ wider offer, including experiences such as performing in a cathedral and learning British Sign Language.
- Reading is strongly embedded, with adults acting as ‘experts in the teaching of phonics’ who quickly identify and support those at risk of falling behind.
- Personal development is outstanding, with pupils discussing fundamental British values and social issues knowledgeably.
- Teachers are supported by the trust to be ‘confident and accurate in the subject content they teach’.
- The school fosters a positive culture where pupils conduct themselves well and lunchtimes are ‘harmonious and enjoyable’.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teachers’ checks on pupil learning are ‘not always effective’, leading to gaps in knowledge for some pupils.
- The trust must ensure the school uses assessment to identify gaps for all pupils, including those with SEND, to inform future teaching.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the average across the 14,239 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level average, 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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