Bristol Cathedral Choir School
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Attainment 8 of 54.6 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 54.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 73%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.55
- Confidence interval:
- [0.31, 0.78]
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 148 | 54.6 | — | 73.0% | 43.2% | 5.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 146 | 56.7 | +0.55 | 83.6% | 32.2% | 5.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 150 | 54.9 | +0.41 | 75.0% | 32.0% | 4.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 151 | 59.3 | +0.37 | 83.0% | 44.0% | 5.2 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Bristol, City of for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 135575 |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Head of School Wade Nottingham |
| Trust | AMPLIFY EDUCATION |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | BS1 5TS |
| Latest pupils | 148 |
| FSM eligible | 25.8% |
Contact and identifiers
College Square, Bristol, BS1 5TS
http://bccs.bristol.sch.uk/View local authority page1173535000| DfE number | 6908 |
| UKPRN | 10024210 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2008 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 30 Jan 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 29 Nov 2022 |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2023 |