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Banwell Primary School Catchment Area

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

Banwell Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Banwell, North Somerset , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 127 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

127

Pupils

210

Capacity

60%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Banwell Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Banwell Primary School?

The catchment area for Banwell Primary School is the geographic zone North Somerset 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. North Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Banwell Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North Somerset. 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 North Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find North Somerset catchment area documents →

Banwell Primary School: 210 places, 60% filled: places available

Banwell Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 127 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 60%. At 60% 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. 18.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Banwell.

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

North Somerset 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. Find North Somerset school admissions →

Banwell Primary School: School Information

Full address
West Street, Banwell, BS29 6DB
Local authority
North Somerset
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
18.9% of pupils
DfE URN
148903

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Banwell 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: Banwell Primary School

What is the catchment area for Banwell Primary School?

The catchment area for Banwell Primary School is the geographic zone North Somerset 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. North Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Banwell Primary School oversubscribed?

Banwell Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 127 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Somerset.

What is the admissions policy for Banwell Primary School?

Admission to Banwell Primary School is managed by North Somerset. 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 Banwell Primary School cover?

Banwell Primary School is a primary school in Banwell, North Somerset, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Banwell Primary School?

Banwell Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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