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Claremont School Catchment Area

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

Claremont School is a community special not applicable school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 2-19, with 70 pupils, and a capacity of 72 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2-19

Age range

70

Pupils

72

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Claremont School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Claremont School?

The catchment area for Claremont School is the geographic zone Bristol, City of 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. Bristol, City of 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 Claremont School is set by Bristol, City of and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 97% 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 Bristol, City of before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bristol, City of catchment area documents →

Claremont School: 72 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

Claremont School has a published admission number of 72 places. 70 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 72, Bristol, City of'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. 41.4% of pupils at Claremont School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Bristol.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Bristol, City of 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. Bristol, City of Council school admissions (official) →

Claremont School: School Information

Full address
Henleaze Park, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 4LR
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-19 years
Free school meals
41.4% of pupils
DfE URN
109391

Other Not applicable Schools in Bristol

If Claremont 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 Claremont 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: Claremont School

What is the catchment area for Claremont School?

The catchment area for Claremont School is the geographic zone Bristol, City of 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. Bristol, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Claremont School oversubscribed?

Claremont School is operating close to its capacity of 72 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Claremont School?

Admission to Claremont School is managed by Bristol, City of. 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 Claremont School cover?

Claremont School is a not applicable school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, serving pupils aged 2-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Claremont School?

Claremont School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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