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Elmlea Junior School Catchment Area

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

Elmlea Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 356 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

356

Pupils

360

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2015

Elmlea Junior School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Elmlea Junior 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: 99% 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 Junior School — School Information

Full address
The Dell, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3UF
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
3.9% of pupils
DfE URN
136830

Other Primary Schools in Bristol

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Elmlea Junior School

Is Elmlea Junior School oversubscribed?

Elmlea Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Elmlea Junior School?

Admission to Elmlea Junior 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 Junior School cover?

Elmlea Junior School is a primary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Elmlea Junior School?

Elmlea Junior School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.