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Ashton Vale Primary School Catchment Area

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

Ashton Vale Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 162 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

162

Pupils

210

Capacity

77%

Fill rate

Ashton Vale Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ashton Vale Primary School?

The catchment area for Ashton Vale Primary School is the geographic zone Bristol, City of uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bristol, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Ashton Vale Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bristol, City of. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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

Find Bristol, City of catchment area documents →

Ashton Vale Primary School: 210 places, 77% filled: places available

Ashton Vale Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 162 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 32.1% of pupils at Ashton Vale Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Bristol, City of.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Bristol, City of publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Bristol, City of Council school admissions (official) →

Ashton Vale Primary School: School Information

Full address
Avebury Road, Ashton Vale, Bristol, BS3 2QG
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
32.1% of pupils
DfE URN
145321

Other Primary Schools in Bristol

If Ashton Vale Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Ashton Vale Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Ashton Vale Primary School

What is the catchment area for Ashton Vale Primary School?

The catchment area for Ashton Vale Primary School is the geographic zone Bristol, City of uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bristol, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Ashton Vale Primary School oversubscribed?

Ashton Vale Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 162 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bristol, City of.

What is the admissions policy for Ashton Vale Primary School?

Admission to Ashton Vale Primary School is managed by Bristol, City of. 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 Ashton Vale Primary School cover?

Ashton Vale Primary School is a primary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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