Cathedral Primary School
| Type | Primary |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | College Square Bristol Bristol BS1 5TS |
| Phone | 01173532052 |
| Reference Number | 139828 |
Description
betaCathedral Primary School (CPS) is a mixed-gender, non-selective school located in the historic Cabot area of Bristol, England, sharing an address with Bristol Cathedral Choir School (BCCS) at College Square BS1 5TS. The school is a Secondary Academy with a strong musical tradition, offering a unique blend of education and chorister training.
The school has deep roots in history, as the main building is part of St. Augustine's Abbey, founded in 1140. The Abbey house and Deanery are also designated as grade II* listed buildings, owing to their architectural significance. Architecturally, the site includes newer buildings such as the Cresswell Centre and the Parsonage, opened in 2008.
Academically, Cathedral Primary School prepares students for ages 11 to 18. It serves a population of around 780 students (data from January 2016) and has the capacity to expand pupil numbers with the construction of new facilities that began in 2008. The school provides weekly assemblies, services, and concerts at Bristol Cathedral, and games sessions and forest school sessions for primary school students take place on playing fields near Beggar Bush Lane in Failand.
Cathedral Primary School was formerly Bristol Cathedral School and is managed by the Cathedral Schools Trust, a multi-academy trust with ties to the Church of England. The trust also manages two other secondary schools and six primary schools in the Bristol region. The school improved its results over the period from 2009 to 2016, routinely receiving reports from Ofsted.
Presiding over the school is Head of School Joseph Thurston, known for growing the school's enrollment and overseeing its expansion. Prior to Mr. Thurston, the school was headed by Neil Blundell. Notable Old Cathedralians, as they are called, include lingerie model Sophie Anderton and cricketer James Averis.
Cathedral Primary School admitted its first primary school cohort in 2013 and continues to offer a unique educational experience blending history, culture, and musical excellence in the heart of Bristol.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 420 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.43%
Girls: 53.57% |
Year Groups
| Year | Number of pupils |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 59 |
| 3 | 60 |
| 4 | 60 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 6 | 62 |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2018-11-07 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-09 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-04-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 43 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 62 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 42 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 62 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 35 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 62 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 38 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 62 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 35 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 62 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 29 | 26 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 62 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 32 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 62 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 24 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 62 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 30 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 62 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 30 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 62 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 33 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 62 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 53 | 9 |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
| Maths | 105 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
Progress Scores
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
| Writing | -1.8 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
| Maths | -1.1 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
How many students meet the standards
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.