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Henleaze Junior School Catchment Area

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

Henleaze Junior School is an academy converter primary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 317 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

317

Pupils

360

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

Henleaze Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Henleaze Junior School?

The catchment area for Henleaze Junior School is the geographic zone Bristol, City of 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. Bristol, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Henleaze 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.

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 →

Henleaze Junior School: 360 places, 88% filled: places available

Henleaze Junior School has a published admission number of 360 places. 317 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 360 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. 8.5% 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.

Bristol, City of 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. Bristol, City of Council school admissions (official) →

Henleaze Junior School: School Information

Full address
Park Grove, Henleaze, Bristol, BS9 4LG
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
8.5% of pupils
DfE URN
137518

Other Primary Schools in Bristol

If Henleaze 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 Henleaze 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: Henleaze Junior School

What is the catchment area for Henleaze Junior School?

The catchment area for Henleaze Junior School is the geographic zone Bristol, City of 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. Bristol, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Henleaze Junior School oversubscribed?

Henleaze Junior School has a capacity of 360 places and currently has 317 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bristol, City of.

What is the admissions policy for Henleaze Junior School?

Admission to Henleaze 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 Henleaze Junior School cover?

Henleaze 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 Henleaze Junior School?

Henleaze Junior School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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