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Begbrook Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Begbrook Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 506 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

506

Pupils

630

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Begbrook Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Begbrook Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Begbrook Primary Academy is the geographic zone Bristol, City of 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. Bristol, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Begbrook Primary Academy 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.

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 →

Begbrook Primary Academy: 630 places, 80% filled: places available

Begbrook Primary Academy has a published admission number of 630 places. 506 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 630 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. 20% of pupils at Begbrook Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Bristol, City of.

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

Bristol, City of 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. Bristol, City of Council school admissions (official) →

Begbrook Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Begbrook Drive, Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 1HG
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
20% of pupils
DfE URN
138655

Other Primary Schools in Bristol

If Begbrook Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Begbrook Primary Academy 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: Begbrook Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Begbrook Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Begbrook Primary Academy is the geographic zone Bristol, City of 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. Bristol, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Begbrook Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Begbrook Primary Academy has a capacity of 630 places and currently has 506 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bristol, City of.

What is the admissions policy for Begbrook Primary Academy?

Admission to Begbrook Primary Academy 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 Begbrook Primary Academy cover?

Begbrook Primary Academy is a primary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Begbrook Primary Academy?

Begbrook Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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