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Briarwood School Catchment Area

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

Briarwood School is a community special not applicable school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 3–19, with 167 pupils, and a capacity of 168 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–19

Age range

167

Pupils

168

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Briarwood School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Briarwood School is set by Bristol, City of and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 99% 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 →

Briarwood School — School Information

Full address
Briar Way, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 4EA
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3–19 years
Free school meals
63.4% of pupils
DfE URN
109410

Other Not applicable Schools in Bristol

If Briarwood School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Briarwood School

Is Briarwood School oversubscribed?

Briarwood School is operating close to its capacity of 168 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Briarwood School?

Admission to Briarwood 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 Briarwood School cover?

Briarwood School is a not applicable school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, serving pupils aged 3–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.