Brimsham Green School Catchment Area
Brimsham Green School is a community secondary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 1051 pupils, and a capacity of 1235 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-19
Age range
1,051
Pupils
1,235
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Brimsham Green School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Brimsham Green School?
The catchment area for Brimsham Green School is the geographic zone South Gloucestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. South Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Brimsham Green School are allocated by South Gloucestershire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by South Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find South Gloucestershire catchment area documents →Brimsham Green School: 1235 places, 85% filled: places available
Brimsham Green School has a published admission number of 1235 places. 1051 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1235 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. 20.3% of pupils at Brimsham Green School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across South Gloucestershire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
South 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. Find South Gloucestershire school admissions →
Brimsham Green School: School Information
- Full address
- Broad Lane, Yate, Bristol, BS37 7LB
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 20.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 109319
Other Secondary Schools in Bristol
If Brimsham Green School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.
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John Cabot Academy Catchment Area
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Bristol Brunel Academy Catchment Area
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Bristol Cathedral Choir School Catchment Area
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Oasis Academy John Williams Catchment Area
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Brimsham Green 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Brimsham Green School
What is the catchment area for Brimsham Green School? ▾
The catchment area for Brimsham Green School is the geographic zone South Gloucestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. South Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Brimsham Green School oversubscribed? ▾
Brimsham Green School has a capacity of 1235 places and currently has 1051 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with South Gloucestershire.
What is the admissions policy for Brimsham Green School? ▾
Admission to Brimsham Green School is managed by South 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 Brimsham Green School cover? ▾
Brimsham Green School is a secondary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Brimsham Green School? ▾
Brimsham Green School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.