Schools in Bradford-on-Avon
Bradford-on-Avon is a historic wool town on the River Avon in Wiltshire with five schools, three of which have Church of England designations. Four of the five schools are academies, reflecting the national trend towards academy conversion in small market towns. The average fill rate of 81% suggests that most schools have some available capacity, though the town's desirability as a residential location can affect demand year to year.
Wiltshire Council coordinates admissions for maintained schools. Academy trusts — including the local St Laurence School secondary academy — set their own criteria. Faith schools apply Church of England criteria, typically prioritising regular worshippers at local Anglican churches before distance. St Laurence School is the main secondary for Bradford-on-Avon, with a broad arts and humanities specialism.
Primary Schools in Bradford-on-Avon (4)
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · Voluntary controlled school
Bradford-on-Avon · BA15 1ST
Winsley CoE VC Primary School
Primary · Academy converter
Bradford-on-Avon · BA15 2JN
Fitzmaurice Primary School
Primary · Academy converter
Bradford-on-Avon · BA15 1LE
Westwood-with-Iford Primary School
Primary · Academy sponsor led
Bradford-on-Avon · BA15 2BY
Secondary Schools in Bradford-on-Avon (1)
Catchment area boundaries for schools in Bradford-on-Avon are set by Wiltshire and updated each year. The "last distance offered", how far the furthest successful applicant lived, changes annually based on the number of applications received.