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Fonthill Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Fonthill Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 226 pupils, and a capacity of 252 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

226

Pupils

252

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Fonthill Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Fonthill Primary Academy 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: 90% 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 →

Fonthill Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Ascot Road, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 5SW
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
36.7% of pupils
DfE URN
144892

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Frequently Asked Questions — Fonthill Primary Academy

Is Fonthill Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Fonthill Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 252 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Fonthill Primary Academy?

Admission to Fonthill Primary 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 Fonthill Primary Academy cover?

Fonthill Primary Academy is a primary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Fonthill Primary Academy?

Fonthill Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.