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Bussage Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Bussage Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Stroud, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 187 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

187

Pupils

210

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Bussage Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bussage Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Bussage Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Bussage Church of England Primary School is managed by Gloucestershire 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.

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 →

Bussage Church of England Primary School: 210 places, 89% filled: places available

Bussage Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 187 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Stroud.

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) →

Bussage Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
The Ridgeway, Bussage, Stroud, GL6 8FW
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
7% of pupils
DfE URN
115678

Other Primary Schools in Stroud

If Bussage Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stroud are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Gloucestershire

Bussage Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Gloucestershire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Bussage Church of England 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: Bussage Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Bussage Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Bussage Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Bussage Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Bussage Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 187 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gloucestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Bussage Church of England Primary School?

Bussage Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Bussage Church of England Primary School cover?

Bussage Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Stroud, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bussage Church of England Primary School?

Bussage Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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