Downend School Catchment Area
Downend School is a academy converter secondary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1429 pupils, and a capacity of 1425 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,429
Pupils
1,425
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Downend School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Downend School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with South Gloucestershire. 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 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 →Downend School — School Information
- Full address
- Westerleigh Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6XA
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 11% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139345
Other Secondary Schools in Bristol
If Downend School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.
Brimsham Green School Catchment Area
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St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Catchment Area
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St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BS14 9LS
John Cabot Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BS15 8BD
Bristol Brunel Academy Catchment Area
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Bristol Cathedral Choir School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BS1 5TS
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Frequently Asked Questions — Downend School
Is Downend School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Downend School currently has 1429 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1425 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Downend School? ▾
Admission to Downend 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 Downend School cover? ▾
Downend School is a secondary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, 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 Downend School? ▾
Downend School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.