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Clifton College Catchment Area

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

Clifton College is a other independent not applicable school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 3–19, with 1267 pupils, and a capacity of 1350 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–19

Age range

1,267

Pupils

1,350

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Clifton College Catchment Area Information

Admission to Clifton College is managed by Bristol, City of and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 94% 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 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.

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Clifton College — School Information

Full address
Guthrie Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3EZ
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3–19 years
Religious character
Church of England
DfE URN
109334

Other Not applicable Schools in Bristol

If Clifton College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Clifton College

Is Clifton College oversubscribed?

Clifton College is operating close to its capacity of 1350 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Clifton College?

Clifton College uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bristol, City of before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Clifton College cover?

Clifton College is a not applicable school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, serving pupils aged 3–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.