Clevedon School Catchment Area
Clevedon School is an academy converter secondary school in Clevedon, North Somerset , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1367 pupils, and a capacity of 1400 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-18
Age range
1,367
Pupils
1,400
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Clevedon School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Clevedon School?
The catchment area for Clevedon School is the geographic zone North Somerset uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. North Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, Clevedon School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North 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.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Somerset catchment area documents →Clevedon School: 1400 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity
Clevedon School has a published admission number of 1400 places. 1367 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1400, North Somerset'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. 13.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Clevedon.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North Somerset 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 North Somerset school admissions →
Clevedon School: School Information
- Full address
- Valley Road, Clevedon, BS21 6AH
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 13.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137884
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Clevedon 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Clevedon School
What is the catchment area for Clevedon School? ▾
The catchment area for Clevedon School is the geographic zone North Somerset uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. North Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Clevedon School oversubscribed? ▾
Clevedon School is operating close to its capacity of 1400 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Clevedon School? ▾
Admission to Clevedon School is managed by North 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 Clevedon School cover? ▾
Clevedon School is a secondary school in Clevedon, North 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 Clevedon School? ▾
Clevedon School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.