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Barnwood Park School Catchment Area

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

Barnwood Park School is a academy converter secondary school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 884 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

884

Pupils

900

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Barnwood Park School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Barnwood Park School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% 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 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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Barnwood Park School — School Information

Full address
St Lawrence Road, Barnwood, Gloucester, GL4 3QU
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
30.8% of pupils
DfE URN
151538

Other Secondary Schools in Gloucester

If Barnwood Park School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Gloucester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Barnwood Park School

Is Barnwood Park School oversubscribed?

Barnwood Park School is operating close to its capacity of 900 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Barnwood Park School?

Admission to Barnwood Park School is managed by 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 Barnwood Park School cover?

Barnwood Park School is a secondary school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Barnwood Park School?

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