Cathedral Primary School
Free schools primary school in Bristol (Bristol, City of).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Cathedral Primary School is a located within the heart of Bristol surrounded by cultural and historical attractions. Cathedral Primary School opened in September 2013 and now acts as a feeder school to Bristol Cathedral Choir School on the adjacent site. Our main school building is located on College Square, in the lower levels of the historic Bristol Central Library.
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. Since opening in September 2013 we have welcomed a new co-hort of children each year. From September 2016 we became a two form entry school.
We have a wonderful mix of social and cultural backgrounds represented in our school which we highly value. We actively seek opportunities to celebrate our diverse community, city and world we live in.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
10 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Band
- Choir
- Computing
- Creative Writing
- Drama
- Mindfulness
- Music
- Stem
- Forest School
- Voice 21
Awards
6 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Music MarkMusic
- Sing UpRecognised award
- Modeshift STARSRecognised award
- Woodland TrustRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 139828
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Constituency
- Bristol Central
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2013
Governing body (8 current, 11 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Tim Gear-Evans | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Timothy Gear-Evans Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Zahra Adam | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Revd Mel Parkin | Local Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Sara Yarnold | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Mr Ryan Ollerenshaw | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Ms Izzy Holloway | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Ms Emily Piti | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Ms Bethan Coole | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Ms Jess Tomico Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Bethan Coole Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Emily Piti Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Isobel Holloway Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Zahra Adam Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Ryan Ollerenshaw Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Revd Melanie Parkin Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Jessica Tomico Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Fiona Dorman Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2020 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Sara Ann Yarnold Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2016 · term ended 2026 |
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