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Charfield Primary School Catchment Area

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

Charfield Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Wotton-Under-Edge, South Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 210 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5-11

Age range

210

Pupils

210

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2015

Charfield Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Charfield Primary School?

The catchment area for Charfield Primary 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.

As an academy, Charfield Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with South Gloucestershire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 210 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 →

Charfield Primary School: at or above its 210 place limit

Charfield Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 210 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 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. 11.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Wotton-Under-Edge.

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 →

Charfield Primary School: School Information

Full address
Wotton Road, Charfield, Wotton-Under-Edge, GL12 8TG
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Free school meals
11.9% of pupils
DfE URN
139935

Other Primary Schools in Wotton-Under-Edge

If Charfield Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wotton-Under-Edge are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Charfield 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: Charfield Primary School

What is the catchment area for Charfield Primary School?

The catchment area for Charfield Primary 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 Charfield Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Charfield Primary School currently has 210 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Charfield Primary School?

Admission to Charfield Primary 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 Charfield Primary School cover?

Charfield Primary School is a primary school in Wotton-Under-Edge, South Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Charfield Primary School?

Charfield Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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