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Cathedral Primary School
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Cathedral Primary School
- Primary
- Bristol BS1 5TS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Strong focus on foundational skills like reading, maths, and phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils have extremely positive attitudes and appreciate the broad and engaging curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure disadvantaged pupils make strong progress across all phases and subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils make good progress with a high proportion attaining higher standards by end of key stage 1.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils at risk of falling behind receive appropriate support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have extremely positive attitudes to learning and respect values taught by the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective help in early years; precise tailored support improves progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: No bullying reported, pupils trust adults to resolve concerns, internet safety is emphasized.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding procedures are robust and effectively overseen by governors.
Parent Feedback: Most parents feel their children are safe and the staff have great enthusiasm for school values.
Parental Involvement: Parents are engaged through regular feedback and involvement in school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Broad range including choral singing, musical instruments, art, and sports.
Outdoor Facilities: Good use of local facilities, including an outdoor space for 'forest school' sessions.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are highly motivated and supported through excellent professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Most pupils make good progress; rigorous teaching checks ensure quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some improvement needed in challenging the most able pupils to think more deeply in maths.
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About Us
Cathedral Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Bristol, South West.
It has 422 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 68% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In the centre of Bristol, close to numerous historical and cultural sites, sits Cathedral Primary School. The school was temporarily located in the Bristol Cathedral Choir School's premises for four years. The school moved to the Central Library's lower levels as of September 2017. We are very proud of the relationship with Bristol Cathedral Choir School, our sister secondary school, and all the musical tradition and achievements, actively nurturing an appreciation of all genres of music among our children. Cathedral Primary School also benefits from the vast amount of space at Failand Sports Ground which is used to develop Athletic and Games skills and the woodland areas have been developed for Forest School activities. Every year since we opened in September 2013, we have welcomed a fresh cohort of kids. We switched to using a two-form entry system in September 2016. We cherish the diverse social and cultural backgrounds that are reflected in our school very much. We actively look for occasions to celebrate the diversity of our neighbourhood, city, and the entire world.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 51动漫 grade |
B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.4 | 18.2 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | 50.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 4.71% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below Average |
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Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 91 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 56.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.44% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 87 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 87 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 53.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.38% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 87 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 53.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.33% | 8.19% |
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| Writing | - | |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cathedral Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1