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Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School Catchment Area

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

Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 274 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

274

Pupils

315

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School?

The catchment area for Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School is the geographic zone 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. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Bourton-on-the-Water Primary 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.

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.

Find Gloucestershire catchment area documents →

Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School: 315 places, 87% filled: places available

Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 274 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 315 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. 17.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Cheltenham.

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

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. Gloucestershire Council school admissions (official) →

Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School: School Information

Full address
School Hill, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, GL54 2AW
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
17.9% of pupils
DfE URN
139291

Other Primary Schools in Cheltenham

If Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cheltenham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Bourton-on-the-Water 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School

What is the catchment area for Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School?

The catchment area for Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School is the geographic zone 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. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School oversubscribed?

Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School has a capacity of 315 places and currently has 274 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gloucestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School?

Admission to Bourton-on-the-Water Primary 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 Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School cover?

Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School is a primary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School?

Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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