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Gillingstool Primary School Catchment Area

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

Gillingstool Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 204 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

204

Pupils

210

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Gillingstool Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Gillingstool Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with South Gloucestershire. 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: 97% 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 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 →

Gillingstool Primary School — School Information

Full address
Gillingstool, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2EG
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
30.4% of pupils
DfE URN
150819

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Frequently Asked Questions — Gillingstool Primary School

Is Gillingstool Primary School oversubscribed?

Gillingstool Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Gillingstool Primary School?

Admission to Gillingstool Primary School is managed by South Gloucestershire. 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 Gillingstool Primary School cover?

Gillingstool 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 Gillingstool Primary School?

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