Cathedral Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Cathedral Primary School
Address: College Square
Town/City: Bristol
County: Bristol
Postcode: BS1 5TS
Telephone Number: 0117 353 2052
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Amplify Education
Sponsor: Trust In Learning (academies)

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Sara Yarnold
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 422 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.3%

Location and administration

URN: 139828
DfE Number: 801/2087
UKPRN: 10042329
UPRN: 94918
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bristol, City of (E06000023)
Constituency: Bristol Central (E14001131)
Electoral Ward: Hotwells and Harbourside (E05010905)
Diocese: CE05(Diocese of Bristol)

Easting & Northing: 358349E, 172643N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 27' 6.72" N 2° 36' 2.39" W
Plus Code: 9C3VF92X+PP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Zahra Adam - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2030.
  • Ms Zahra Adam - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Ms Bethan Coole - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Ms Bethan Coole - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 November 2029.
  • Ms Fiona Dorman - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Mr Tim Gear-Evans - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 March 2027.
  • Mr Timothy Gear-Evans - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 March 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Isobel Holloway - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Ms Izzy Holloway - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 June 2029.
  • Mr Ryan Ollerenshaw - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 January 2028.
  • Mr Ryan Ollerenshaw - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Revd Mel Parkin - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 2 May 2027.
  • Revd Melanie Parkin - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Ms Emily Piti - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Ms Emily Piti - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2029.
  • Ms Jess Tomico - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 July 2026.
  • Ms Jessica Tomico - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Mrs Sara Ann Yarnold - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Ms Sara Yarnold - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).