Horton CofE VA Primary School Catchment Area
Horton CofE VA Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 33 pupils, and a capacity of 56 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
33
Pupils
56
Capacity
59%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2020
Horton CofE VA Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Horton CofE VA Primary School?
The catchment area for Horton CofE VA 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 Horton CofE VA 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.
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 →Horton CofE VA Primary School: 56 places, 59% filled: places available
Horton CofE VA Primary School has a published admission number of 56 places. 33 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 59%. At 59% full, the school currently has headroom below its 56 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. 24.2% of pupils at Horton CofE VA Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across South Gloucestershire.
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 →
Horton CofE VA Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Horton, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6QP
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 24.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 109262
Other Primary Schools in Bristol
If Horton CofE VA Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.
Brunel Field Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BS7 9JT
Ashley Down Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BS7 9PD
Broomhill Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BS4 4NZ
Chester Park Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BS16 3NX
Chester Park Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · BS16 3QG
Glenfrome Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BS5 6TY
Other Church of England Schools in South Gloucestershire
Horton CofE VA 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.
Almondsbury Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Almondsbury
St Helen's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bristol
St Anne's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bristol
Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bristol
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Horton CofE VA 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.
Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bristol · 1.6 miles away
St John's Mead Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bristol · 2.5 miles away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Bristol · 3.1 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Horton CofE VA Primary School
What is the catchment area for Horton CofE VA Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Horton CofE VA 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 Horton CofE VA Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Horton CofE VA Primary School has a capacity of 56 places and currently has 33 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with South Gloucestershire.
What is the admissions policy for Horton CofE VA Primary School? ▾
Horton CofE VA 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 Horton CofE VA Primary School cover? ▾
Horton CofE VA 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 Horton CofE VA Primary School? ▾
Horton CofE VA Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.