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IKB Academy Catchment Area

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

IKB Academy is a studio s secondary school in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset , serving pupils aged 14-19, with 135 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

14-19

Age range

135

Pupils

300

Capacity

45%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

IKB Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for IKB Academy?

The catchment area for IKB Academy is the geographic zone Bath and North East Somerset uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Bath and North East Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at IKB Academy are allocated by Bath and North East Somerset using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

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

Find Bath and North East Somerset catchment area documents →

IKB Academy: 300 places, 45% filled: places available

IKB Academy has a published admission number of 300 places. 135 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 45%. At 45% full, the school currently has headroom below its 300 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. 26.7% of pupils at IKB Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Bath and North East Somerset.

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

Bath and North East Somerset 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 Bath and North East Somerset school admissions →

IKB Academy: School Information

Full address
68 Bath Road, Bristol, BS31 1SP
Local authority
Bath and North East Somerset
School type
Studio schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
14-19 years
Free school meals
26.7% of pupils
DfE URN
142127

Other Secondary Schools in Bristol

If IKB Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to IKB Academy 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: IKB Academy

What is the catchment area for IKB Academy?

The catchment area for IKB Academy is the geographic zone Bath and North East Somerset uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Bath and North East Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is IKB Academy oversubscribed?

IKB Academy has a capacity of 300 places and currently has 135 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bath and North East Somerset.

What is the admissions policy for IKB Academy?

Admission to IKB Academy is managed by Bath and North East Somerset. 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 IKB Academy cover?

IKB Academy is a secondary school in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, serving pupils aged 14-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for IKB Academy?

IKB Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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