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Bristol Cathedral Choir School

Goodgraded 29/11/2022Ages 11–181,183 pupilsChurch of England
Bristol, BS1 5TS
Bristol, City of

Bristol Cathedral Choir School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Bristol, within the Bristol, City of local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 1,183 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 29/11/2022, Bristol Cathedral Choir School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.5), an average Attainment 8 score of 57.1 and 67% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bristol can view Bristol Cathedral Choir School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 29/11/2022

Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.6%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence23.6%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.8England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS98%England avg 97%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals23.4%England avg 28.6%
English not first language22.5%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 854.6
Progress 8+0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths60%
Grade 4+ English & maths76%
EBacc entry43%
EBacc average point score4.99

DfE, 2024/25

Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)BAPS per entry 38.5
Value added+0.12Above average · 95% CI 0.0 to 0.2
Retention96%

DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25

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