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Bedminster Down School Catchment Area

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

Bedminster Down School is a academy converter secondary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1029 pupils, and a capacity of 1080 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,029

Pupils

1,080

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Bedminster Down School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Bedminster Down School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bristol, City of. 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: 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 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 →

Bedminster Down School — School Information

Full address
Donald Road, Bedminster Down, Bristol, BS13 7DQ
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
38.4% of pupils
DfE URN
138204

Other Secondary Schools in Bristol

If Bedminster Down School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bedminster Down School

Is Bedminster Down School oversubscribed?

Bedminster Down School is operating close to its capacity of 1080 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bedminster Down School?

Admission to Bedminster Down 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 Bedminster Down School cover?

Bedminster Down School is a secondary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.