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Bethany Church of England Junior School Catchment Area

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

Bethany Church of England Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 372 pupils, and a capacity of 384 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

372

Pupils

384

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Bethany Church of England Junior School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Bethany Church of England Junior School is managed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 97% 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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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Bethany Church of England Junior School — School Information

Full address
Knole Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 4DJ
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
48.7% of pupils
DfE URN
142100

Other Primary Schools in Bournemouth

If Bethany Church of England Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bournemouth are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bethany Church of England Junior School

Is Bethany Church of England Junior School oversubscribed?

Bethany Church of England Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 384 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bethany Church of England Junior School?

Bethany Church of England Junior School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Bethany Church of England Junior School cover?

Bethany Church of England Junior School is a primary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bethany Church of England Junior School?

Bethany Church of England Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.