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Chew Valley School Catchment Area

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

Chew Valley School is a academy converter secondary school in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1188 pupils, and a capacity of 1253 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,188

Pupils

1,253

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Chew Valley School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Chew Valley School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bath and North East Somerset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bath and North East Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bath and North East Somerset catchment area documents →

Chew Valley School — School Information

Full address
Chew Magna, Bristol, BS40 8QB
Local authority
Bath and North East Somerset
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
15.9% of pupils
DfE URN
145482

Other Secondary Schools in Bristol

If Chew Valley School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Chew Valley School

Is Chew Valley School oversubscribed?

Chew Valley School is operating close to its capacity of 1253 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Chew Valley School?

Admission to Chew Valley School is managed by Bath and North East Somerset. 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 Chew Valley School cover?

Chew Valley School is a secondary school in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Chew Valley School?

Chew Valley School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.