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Cathedral Primary School
College Square, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 5TS, Bristol, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.6 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
419
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 62% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 58% nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 98% expressing happiness with the school, indicating strong community support. However, the percentage of students achieving higher standards is relatively low at 8%, suggesting room for improvement in extending more capable learners.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (127 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of subjects
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
School keeps me informed
95%
Behaviour is good
94%
My child makes good progress
90%
School supports development
89%
School has high expectations
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.0%
White Other12.6%
Mixed Other8.4%
Black African6.7%
Asian Pakistani4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.1%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Black Caribbean2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Asian Other0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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51.45123, -2.60078 · BS1 5TS
School details
Local authorityBristol, City of
RegionSouth West
URN139828
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is Cathedral Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Cathedral Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Cathedral Primary School a good school?
Cathedral Primary School scores 77.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Cathedral Primary School?
Based on 127 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cathedral Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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