Open Free School Primary Church of England Mixed

Cathedral Primary School

College Square, Bristol, BS1 5TS
Part of: CATHEDRAL PRIMARY SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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Cathedral Primary School
Bristol, BS1 5TS
419 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
22.00% FSM %
213 Boys
206 Girls
About Cathedral Primary School

Cathedral Primary School is an Free Schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Bristol, City of, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 419 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Sara Yarnold.

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 Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Primary
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 Not applicable
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor AMPLIFY EDUCATION
Opened 01-09-2013
UKPRN 10042329
URN 139828
Data Last Updated 27-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Timothy Gear-Evans Chair of Local Governing Body 19/03/2019 26/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Zahra Adam Local Governor 14/05/2024 26/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lucie Bebbington-Lewis Local Governor 06/10/2023 08/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Ms Bethan Coole Local Governor 27/11/2025 26/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Fiona Dorman Local Governor 10/12/2020 26/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Isobel Holloway Local Governor 01/07/2025 26/02/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Ryan Ollerenshaw Local Governor 30/01/2024 26/02/2026 Elected by parents
Revd Melanie Parkin Local Governor 03/05/2023 26/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Emily Piti Local Governor 02/10/2025 26/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jessica Tomico Local Governor 08/07/2022 26/02/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Sara Yarnold Local Governor 23/06/2016 26/02/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
0 km • Bristol
Other
City of Bristol College
0.3 km • Bristol
Other
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital
0.7 km • Bristol
Other
Bristol Grammar School
0.83 km • Bristol
Other
University of Bristol
0.83 km • Bristol
Other
Holy Cross RC Primary School
0.91 km • Bristol
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Cathedral Primary School is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Bristol, Bristol, City of.
Cathedral Primary School has 419 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Cathedral Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The admissions policy at Cathedral Primary School is: Non-selective.
Yes, Cathedral Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Cathedral Primary School is Ms Sara Yarnold.
Cathedral Primary School is at College Square, Bristol, BS1 5TS, in the Bristol, City of local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Cathedral Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Cathedral Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Sara Yarnold
College Square, Bristol, BS1 5TS
01173532052
www.cathedralprimaryschool.org/
Location
BS1 5TS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139828
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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