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Cotham Gardens Primary School Catchment Area

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

Cotham Gardens Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 412 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

412

Pupils

630

Capacity

65%

Fill rate

Cotham Gardens Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cotham Gardens Primary School?

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

As an academy, Cotham Gardens Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bristol, City of. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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 →

Cotham Gardens Primary School: 630 places, 65% filled: places available

Cotham Gardens Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 412 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 65%. At 65% full, the school currently has headroom below its 630 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 20.6% of pupils at Cotham Gardens Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Bristol, City of.

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) →

Cotham Gardens Primary School: School Information

Full address
18 Cotham Grove, Bristol, BS6 6AL
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
20.6% of pupils
DfE URN
138708

Other Primary Schools in Bristol

If Cotham Gardens 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 Cotham Gardens 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: Cotham Gardens Primary School

What is the catchment area for Cotham Gardens Primary School?

The catchment area for Cotham Gardens Primary School is the geographic zone Bristol, City of 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. 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 Cotham Gardens Primary School oversubscribed?

Cotham Gardens Primary School has a capacity of 630 places and currently has 412 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bristol, City of.

What is the admissions policy for Cotham Gardens Primary School?

Admission to Cotham Gardens Primary 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 Cotham Gardens Primary School cover?

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

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