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Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 288 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

288

Pupils

315

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone South Gloucestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. South Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School is managed by South Gloucestershire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by South Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find South Gloucestershire catchment area documents →

Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School: 315 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity

Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 288 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 315, South Gloucestershire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 6.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bristol.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

South Gloucestershire 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. Find South Gloucestershire school admissions →

Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
Rectory Road, Frampton Cotterell, Bristol, BS36 2BT
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
6.9% of pupils
DfE URN
109160

Other Primary Schools in Bristol

If Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in South Gloucestershire

Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across South Gloucestershire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School 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: Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone South Gloucestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. South Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 315 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School?

Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by South Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School cover?

Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School?

Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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