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Castlefell School Catchment Area

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

Castlefell School is an other independent special not applicable school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 8-16, with 25 pupils, and a capacity of 50 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

8-16

Age range

25

Pupils

50

Capacity

50%

Fill rate

Castlefell School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Castlefell School?

The catchment area for Castlefell School is the geographic zone South Gloucestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Castlefell 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.

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 →

Castlefell School: 50 places, 50% filled: places available

Castlefell School has a published admission number of 50 places. 25 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 50%. At 50% full, the school currently has headroom below its 50 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.

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 →

Castlefell School: School Information

Full address
Silverhill Brake, Rudgeway, Bristol, BS35 3NS
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
8-16 years
DfE URN
150377

Other Not applicable Schools in Bristol

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

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Castlefell 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: Castlefell School

What is the catchment area for Castlefell School?

The catchment area for Castlefell School is the geographic zone South Gloucestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Castlefell School oversubscribed?

Castlefell School has a capacity of 50 places and currently has 25 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with South Gloucestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Castlefell School?

Admission to Castlefell 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 Castlefell School cover?

Castlefell School is a not applicable school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 8-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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