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Coniston Primary School Catchment Area

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

Coniston Primary School is a community primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 209 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

209

Pupils

210

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Coniston Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Coniston Primary School?

The catchment area for Coniston Primary School is the geographic zone South Gloucestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. South Gloucestershire 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 Coniston Primary School is set by South Gloucestershire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 100% 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 South Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find South Gloucestershire catchment area documents →

Coniston Primary School: at or above its 210 place limit

Coniston Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 209 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. South Gloucestershire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 38.3% of pupils at Coniston Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across South Gloucestershire.

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

South Gloucestershire 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 South Gloucestershire school admissions →

Coniston Primary School: School Information

Full address
Epney Close, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 5LN
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
38.3% of pupils
DfE URN
131698

Other Primary Schools in Bristol

If Coniston Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Coniston Primary 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: Coniston Primary School

What is the catchment area for Coniston Primary School?

The catchment area for Coniston Primary School is the geographic zone South Gloucestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. South Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Coniston Primary School oversubscribed?

Coniston Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Coniston Primary School?

Admission to Coniston Primary School is managed by South Gloucestershire. 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 Coniston Primary School cover?

Coniston Primary School is a primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Coniston Primary School?

Coniston Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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