| Admissions |
| When the school first opened in September 2013, the governing body agreed to a one form entry of 30 pupils in its first two years and a two form entry thereafter. CPS has a published admission number (PAN) of 60 at the normal point of entry and this number is carried forward as the cohort moves through the school. The school is at its planned capacity as part of the funding agreement with the DfE, based on a bottom up growth strategy. |
| Information for parents considering Cathedral Primary School for Reception intake 2026 |
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Whether this will take place will be confirmed later in this academic year and is subject to DfE approval. The change would mean children joining Cathedral Primary School from September 2026 will be based at the Hotwells Primary School site for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, then transfer to the current Cathedral Primary School site for the rest of their primary years. This change will not affect existing CPS students who entered the school in 2025 or before. Parents will need to bear this in mind when considering making an application for places for September 2026 and parents may wish to visit both sites. |
| Admissions Key Dates for Reception 2026 |
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Applications for Reception 2026 open in September 2025 and close in January 2026. All applications must be made via your Local Authority. There are no supplementary forms from Cathedral Primary School.
Please check your Local Authority website for more information. |
| Determination of Admission Arrangements 2025/26 |
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In line with the School Admissions Code, Cathedral Schools Trust (CST) has determined (agreed) the admission arrangements for the academic year 2025/26. These arrangements are for children who will be admitted to the school at the normal point of entry for September 2025. Please click on the links below to view the admission arrangements and relevant admission forms. Cathedral Primary School Admission Arrangements 2025/26 CPS Admission Arrangements 2025-26 CPS application form to request an out of year group delayed reception admission |
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In line with the School Admissions Code, Cathedral Schools Trust (CST) has determined (agreed) the admission arrangements for the academic year 2026/27. These arrangements are for children who will be admitted to the school at the normal point of entry for September 2026. Please click on the links below to view the admission arrangements and relevant admission forms. Admission Arrangements 2026/27 CPS application form to request an out of year group delayed reception admission |
| Visiting Cathedral Primary School & Parent Tours |
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* Please make sure you have read the important information at the top of this page regarding the Reception intake for September 2026 *
Parent tours will be taking place on most Mondays and Fridays from the end of September to the end of November 2025.
Tours must be booked in advance as places are limited. Please email the office to book your place on:
Please also take a look at our website and class pages for a feel of life at CPS.
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| In-Year Admissions for 2025-2026 Academic Year Only |
An in-year admission means admission to a current year group for a child who is already attending school but wishes to change schools due to relocation or a change in circumstances.
The following applications will be treated as In-Year Admissions during 2025-2026:
- Applications for admission to Reception which are received after 1st September 2024
- All other applications for admission to Year 1 to Year 6
To make an In Year application, please click on the link below.
In Year Application From 2025-2026
For further Admissions information and frequently asked questions, please click on the links below.
- Admissions Information & Frequently Asked Questions
- Cathedral Primary School Admission Arrangements 2025/26
Parents/carers have the right of appeal to an independent appeal panel following an unsuccessful application.
For information about the formal appeal process, please read the documents below;
For further information please contact admissions@cathedralprimaryschool.org
| Appeals |
For information about appealing please see the guidance on the link below.
