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Charlton Wood Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Charlton Wood Primary Academy is a free s primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 388 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

388

Pupils

420

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Charlton Wood Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Charlton Wood Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Charlton Wood Primary Academy 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 Charlton Wood Primary Academy 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.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Charlton Wood Primary Academy: 420 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity

Charlton Wood Primary Academy has a published admission number of 420 places. 388 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, South Gloucestershire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 18.3% 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 →

Charlton Wood Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Charlton Boulevard, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 5BN
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
18.3% of pupils
DfE URN
147069

Other Primary Schools in Bristol

If Charlton Wood Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Charlton Wood Primary Academy 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: Charlton Wood Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Charlton Wood Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Charlton Wood Primary Academy 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 Charlton Wood Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Charlton Wood Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Charlton Wood Primary Academy?

Admission to Charlton Wood Primary Academy 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 Charlton Wood Primary Academy cover?

Charlton Wood Primary Academy is a primary school in Bristol, South 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 Charlton Wood Primary Academy?

Charlton Wood Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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