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Backwell Church of England Junior School Catchment Area

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

Backwell Church of England Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Bristol, North Somerset , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 228 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

228

Pupils

240

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Backwell Church of England Junior School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Backwell Church of England Junior School is managed by North Somerset and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by North Somerset 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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Backwell Church of England Junior School — School Information

Full address
Church Lane, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3JJ
Local authority
North Somerset
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
3.9% of pupils
DfE URN
145265

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Frequently Asked Questions — Backwell Church of England Junior School

Is Backwell Church of England Junior School oversubscribed?

Backwell Church of England Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Backwell Church of England Junior School?

Backwell Church of England Junior School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Somerset before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Backwell Church of England Junior School cover?

Backwell Church of England Junior School is a primary school in Bristol, North Somerset, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.