Beacon Rise Primary School Catchment Area
Beacon Rise Primary School is a community primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 630 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4-11
Age range
630
Pupils
630
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Beacon Rise Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Beacon Rise Primary School?
The catchment area for Beacon Rise Primary School is the geographic zone South Gloucestershire 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. South Gloucestershire 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 Beacon Rise Primary School is set by South Gloucestershire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by South Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find South Gloucestershire catchment area documents →Beacon Rise Primary School: at or above its 630 place limit
Beacon Rise Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 630 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 630 places. South Gloucestershire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 10.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bristol.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
South Gloucestershire 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 South Gloucestershire school admissions →
Beacon Rise Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Hanham Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 8NU
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 10.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 109133
Other Primary Schools in Bristol
If Beacon Rise Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.
Brunel Field Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BS7 9JT
Ashley Down Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BS7 9PD
Broomhill Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BS4 4NZ
Chester Park Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BS16 3NX
Chester Park Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · BS16 3QG
Glenfrome Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BS5 6TY
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Beacon Rise 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.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Bristol · 0.4 miles away
Courtney Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Bristol · 0.5 miles away
Christ Church Hanham CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bristol · 0.9 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Beacon Rise Primary School
What is the catchment area for Beacon Rise Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Beacon Rise Primary School is the geographic zone South Gloucestershire 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. South Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Beacon Rise Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Beacon Rise Primary School currently has 630 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Beacon Rise Primary School? ▾
Admission to Beacon Rise Primary School is managed by South 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 Beacon Rise Primary School cover? ▾
Beacon Rise Primary School is a primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, 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 Beacon Rise Primary School? ▾
Beacon Rise Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.