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Hanham Abbots Junior School Catchment Area

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

Hanham Abbots Junior School is an academy converter primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 321 pupils, and a capacity of 384 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

321

Pupils

384

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Hanham Abbots Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hanham Abbots Junior School?

The catchment area for Hanham Abbots Junior 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 siblings. South Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Hanham Abbots Junior 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.

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 →

Hanham Abbots Junior School: 384 places, 84% filled: places available

Hanham Abbots Junior School has a published admission number of 384 places. 321 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 384 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 12.5% 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 →

Hanham Abbots Junior School: School Information

Full address
Abbots Avenue, Hanham, Bristol, BS15 3PN
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
12.5% of pupils
DfE URN
149942

Other Primary Schools in Bristol

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Hanham Abbots Junior 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: Hanham Abbots Junior School

What is the catchment area for Hanham Abbots Junior School?

The catchment area for Hanham Abbots Junior 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 siblings. South Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Hanham Abbots Junior School oversubscribed?

Hanham Abbots Junior School has a capacity of 384 places and currently has 321 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with South Gloucestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Hanham Abbots Junior School?

Admission to Hanham Abbots Junior 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 Hanham Abbots Junior School cover?

Hanham Abbots Junior School is a primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, 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 Hanham Abbots Junior School?

Hanham Abbots Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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