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Elmlea Infant School Catchment Area

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

Elmlea Infant School is a academy converter primary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 5–7, with 269 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–7

Age range

269

Pupils

270

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2023

Elmlea Infant School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Elmlea Infant 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.

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Elmlea Infant School — School Information

Full address
Elmlea Avenue, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3UU
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–7 years
Free school meals
4.5% of pupils
DfE URN
147476

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Elmlea Infant School

Is Elmlea Infant School oversubscribed?

Elmlea Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 270 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Elmlea Infant School?

Admission to Elmlea Infant 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 Elmlea Infant School cover?

Elmlea Infant School is a primary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, serving pupils aged 5–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Elmlea Infant School?

Elmlea Infant School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.