E-Act Merchants' Academy Catchment Area
E-Act Merchants' Academy is an academy sponsor led special school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 3-18, with 1070 pupils, and a capacity of 1410 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby special schools below.
3-18
Age range
1,070
Pupils
1,410
Capacity
76%
Fill rate
Inadequate
Ofsted 2024
E-Act Merchants' Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for E-Act Merchants' Academy?
E-Act Merchants' Academy is a special school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, and it does not use a standard catchment area. Bristol, City of allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.
Admission to E-Act Merchants' Academy follows a different process from mainstream schools. Bristol, City of assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement. Catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.
For more information on how Bristol, City of assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.
Find Bristol, City of catchment area documents →E-Act Merchants' Academy: 1410 places, 76% filled: places available
E-Act Merchants' Academy has a published admission number of 1410 places. 1070 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1410 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. 63.9% of pupils at E-Act Merchants' Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Bristol.
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E-Act Merchants' Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Gatehouse Avenue, Withywood, Bristol, BS13 9AJ
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Special
- Age range
- 3-18 years
- Free school meals
- 63.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 151302
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Frequently Asked Questions: E-Act Merchants' Academy
What is the catchment area for E-Act Merchants' Academy? ▾
E-Act Merchants' Academy is a special school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, and it does not use a standard catchment area. Bristol, City of allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.
Is E-Act Merchants' Academy oversubscribed? ▾
E-Act Merchants' Academy has a capacity of 1410 places and currently has 1070 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bristol, City of.
What is the admissions policy for E-Act Merchants' Academy? ▾
Admission to E-Act Merchants' Academy 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 E-Act Merchants' Academy cover? ▾
E-Act Merchants' Academy is a special school in Bristol, 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.
What is the Ofsted rating for E-Act Merchants' Academy? ▾
E-Act Merchants' Academy was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.