Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School

Pennywell Road, Bristol, BS5 0TJ
Part of: THE CARDINAL NEWMAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School
Bristol, BS5 0TJ
135 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
65.90% FSM %
72 Boys
63 Girls
About St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School

St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bristol, Bristol, City of, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 135 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Rachel James.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Bristol, City of
Region South West
Administrative District Bristol, City of
Parliamentary Constituency Bristol East
Ward Lawrence Hill
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE CARDINAL NEWMAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Opened 01-04-2023
UKPRN 10092734
URN 149915
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (7)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Colleen Collett Chair of Local Governing Body 01/04/2023 31/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Katharine Butters Local Governor 01/04/2023 31/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Shelagh Hetreed Local Governor 31/10/2023 30/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Father Richard McKay Local Governor 04/07/2023 03/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Vincente Reyes Local Governor 01/04/2023 31/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Stewart Local Governor 18/09/2025 17/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Vivian Tam Local Governor 05/02/2024 04/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bristol, Bristol, City of.
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School has 135 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School is Mrs Rachel James.
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School is at Pennywell Road, Bristol, BS5 0TJ, in the Bristol, City of local authority, South West.
Sixth form at St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Rachel James
Pennywell Road, Bristol, BS5 0TJ
01173772260
Location
BS5 0TJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149915
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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