Bristol Cathedral Choir School — Secondary School in Bristol

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Bristol Cathedral Choir School

Bristol, BS1 5TS

1,183 Pupils

1,050 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

25.80% FSM %

568 Boys

615 Girls

About Bristol Cathedral Choir School

Bristol Cathedral Choir School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Bristol, City of, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 1,183 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: Wade Nottingham.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bristol, City of or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Bristol, City of
Region	South West
Administrative District	Bristol, City of
Parliamentary Constituency	Bristol Central
Ward	Hotwells and Harbourside
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	AMPLIFY EDUCATION
Opened	01-09-2008
UKPRN	10024210
URN	135575
Data Last Updated	27-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Antonia Lythgoe	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/01/2025	26/02/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Barney Angliss	Local Governor	11/05/2023	26/02/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Dean Amanda Ford	Local Governor	02/02/2022	01/02/2026	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Dean Amanda Ford	Local Governor	03/02/2026	26/02/2026	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Mary Hodges	Local Governor	06/02/2024	26/02/2026	Elected by parents
Ms Hannah Hugh-Jones	Local Governor	01/12/2022	26/02/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Merlyn Ipinson-Fleming	Local Governor	23/06/2016	22/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Antonia Lythgoe	Local Governor	21/11/2023	26/02/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Dr Paul Merchant	Local Governor	13/02/2025	26/02/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robbie Mitchell	Local Governor	01/09/2024	26/02/2026	Elected by school staff
Dr Wade Nottingham	Local Governor	01/09/2024	26/02/2026	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Stephen Parsons	Local Governor	01/01/2025	22/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust