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Bristol Cathedral Choir School
College Square, Bristol, BS1 5TS, Bristol, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.7 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,183
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
113%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 54.6 and a 76% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above. The school also boasts an impressive 85% of students progressing to university, with over half attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate of 43% may indicate room for improvement in broadening the curriculum.
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Last inspected: 29 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 54.6 | Top 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 76% | Top 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 60% | Top 18% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 43% | Top 23% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 37% | Top 23% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 85% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 54% | Top 20% |
Based on 215 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British45.6%
Black African11.9%
White Other7.0%
Asian Pakistani5.7%
Mixed Other5.2%
Mixed W+Asian4.2%
Asian Indian3.6%
Asian Other3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Black Caribbean2.5%
Other1.8%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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51.45123, -2.60078 · BS1 5TS
School details
Local authorityBristol, City of
RegionSouth West
URN135575
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitebccs.bristol.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bristol Cathedral Choir School rated by Ofsted?
Bristol Cathedral Choir School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 November 2022.
Is Bristol Cathedral Choir School a good school?
Bristol Cathedral Choir School scores 70.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Bristol Cathedral Choir School in GCSEs?
Bristol Cathedral Choir School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.6. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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