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Avonside School Catchment Area

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

Avonside School is an other independent special not applicable school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 13-19, with 15 pupils, and a capacity of 72 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

13-19

Age range

15

Pupils

72

Capacity

21%

Fill rate

Avonside School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Avonside School?

The catchment area for Avonside School is the geographic zone Bristol, City of uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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.

The catchment area for Avonside School is set by Bristol, City of and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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 →

Avonside School: 72 places, 21% filled: places available

Avonside School has a published admission number of 72 places. 15 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 21%. At 21% full, the school currently has headroom below its 72 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.

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) →

Avonside School: School Information

Full address
23 Clothier Road, Bristol, BS4 5PS
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
13-19 years
DfE URN
151881

Other Not applicable Schools in Bristol

If Avonside School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Avonside 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: Avonside School

What is the catchment area for Avonside School?

The catchment area for Avonside School is the geographic zone Bristol, City of uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Avonside School oversubscribed?

Avonside School has a capacity of 72 places and currently has 15 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bristol, City of.

What is the admissions policy for Avonside School?

Admission to Avonside 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 Avonside School cover?

Avonside School is a not applicable school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, serving pupils aged 13-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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