Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents - updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Bromley Heath Junior School Catchment Area

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

Bromley Heath Junior School is a community primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 240 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

7-11

Age range

240

Pupils

240

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2015

Bromley Heath Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bromley Heath Junior School?

The catchment area for Bromley Heath Junior School is the geographic zone South 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. South Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Bromley Heath Junior School is set by South Gloucestershire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 240 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 240 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

Not getting a place? Learn how to appeal a school place →

Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when South Gloucestershire publishes the 2027 Bromley Heath Junior School numbers →

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 →

Bromley Heath Junior School: at or above its 240 place limit

Bromley Heath Junior School has a published admission number of 240 places. 240 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 240 places. South Gloucestershire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 0.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bristol.

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 →

Bromley Heath Junior School: School Information

Full address
Quakers Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6NJ
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
0.8% of pupils
DfE URN
109028

Other Primary Schools in Bristol

If Bromley Heath Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Bromley Heath Junior 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: Bromley Heath Junior School

What is the catchment area for Bromley Heath Junior School?

The catchment area for Bromley Heath Junior School is the geographic zone South 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. South Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Bromley Heath Junior School oversubscribed?

Yes, Bromley Heath Junior School currently has 240 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 240 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Bromley Heath Junior School?

Admission to Bromley Heath Junior 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 Bromley Heath Junior School cover?

Bromley Heath Junior School is a primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, 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 Bromley Heath Junior School?

Bromley Heath Junior School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

Get admissions updates by email

Join parents who get catchment boundary changes and key admissions dates - free, once per term.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time.