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E-Act Venturers' Academy Catchment Area

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

E-Act Venturers' Academy is a free s special not applicable school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 4-19, with 256 pupils, and a capacity of 242 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-19

Age range

256

Pupils

242

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

E-Act Venturers' Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for E-Act Venturers' Academy?

The catchment area for E-Act Venturers' Academy is the geographic zone Bristol, City of uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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.

The catchment area for E-Act Venturers' Academy 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 256 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 242 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Bristol, City of publishes the 2027 E-Act Venturers' Academy numbers →

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 →

E-Act Venturers' Academy: at or above its 242 place limit

E-Act Venturers' Academy has a published admission number of 242 places. 256 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 106%. The school is at or above its published limit of 242 places. Bristol, City of 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. 49.2% of pupils at E-Act Venturers' 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.

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) →

E-Act Venturers' Academy: School Information

Full address
Withywood Road, Withywood, Bristol, BS13 9AX
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Free schools special
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-19 years
Free school meals
49.2% of pupils
DfE URN
142780

Other Not applicable Schools in Bristol

If E-Act Venturers' Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to E-Act Venturers' Academy 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: E-Act Venturers' Academy

What is the catchment area for E-Act Venturers' Academy?

The catchment area for E-Act Venturers' Academy is the geographic zone Bristol, City of uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 E-Act Venturers' Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, E-Act Venturers' Academy currently has 256 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 242 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for E-Act Venturers' Academy?

Admission to E-Act Venturers' 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 Venturers' Academy cover?

E-Act Venturers' Academy is a not applicable school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, serving pupils aged 4-19. 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 Venturers' Academy?

E-Act Venturers' Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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