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Clifton High School Catchment Area

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

Clifton High School is a other independent not applicable school in Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 3–18, with 784 pupils, and a capacity of 820 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–18

Age range

784

Pupils

820

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Clifton High School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Clifton High 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: 96% 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.

Find Bristol, City of catchment area documents →

Clifton High School — School Information

Full address
College Road, Bristol, BS8 3JD
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3–18 years
DfE URN
109335

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Clifton High School

Is Clifton High School oversubscribed?

Clifton High School is operating close to its capacity of 820 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Clifton High School?

Admission to Clifton High 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 Clifton High School cover?

Clifton High School is a not applicable school in Bristol, City of, serving pupils aged 3–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.