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Abbeywood Community School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Abbeywood Community School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1267 pupils, and a capacity of 1250 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–19

Age range

1,267

Pupils

1,250

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Abbeywood Community School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Abbeywood Community School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with South Gloucestershire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 1267 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1250 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by South Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Abbeywood Community School — School Information

Full address
New Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8SF
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
21.6% of pupils
DfE URN
139067

Other Secondary Schools in Bristol

If Abbeywood Community School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Abbeywood Community School

Is Abbeywood Community School oversubscribed?

Yes — Abbeywood Community School currently has 1267 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1250 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Abbeywood Community School?

Admission to Abbeywood Community School is managed by South Gloucestershire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Abbeywood Community School cover?

Abbeywood Community School is a secondary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Abbeywood Community School?

Abbeywood Community School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.