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Jewell Academy Bournemouth Catchment Area

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

Jewell Academy Bournemouth is an academy sponsor led primary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 363 pupils, and a capacity of 445 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

363

Pupils

445

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Jewell Academy Bournemouth Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Jewell Academy Bournemouth?

The catchment area for Jewell Academy Bournemouth is the geographic zone Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Jewell Academy Bournemouth sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole catchment area documents →

Jewell Academy Bournemouth: 445 places, 82% filled: places available

Jewell Academy Bournemouth has a published admission number of 445 places. 363 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 445 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. 28.4% of pupils at Jewell Academy Bournemouth are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

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

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole school admissions →

Jewell Academy Bournemouth: School Information

Full address
Jewell Road, Townsend, Bournemouth, BH8 0LT
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
28.4% of pupils
DfE URN
139692

Other Primary Schools in Bournemouth

If Jewell Academy Bournemouth is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bournemouth are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Jewell Academy Bournemouth 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: Jewell Academy Bournemouth

What is the catchment area for Jewell Academy Bournemouth?

The catchment area for Jewell Academy Bournemouth is the geographic zone Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Jewell Academy Bournemouth oversubscribed?

Jewell Academy Bournemouth has a capacity of 445 places and currently has 363 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

What is the admissions policy for Jewell Academy Bournemouth?

Admission to Jewell Academy Bournemouth is managed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. 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 Jewell Academy Bournemouth cover?

Jewell Academy Bournemouth is a primary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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