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Little Mead Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Little Mead Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 447 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

447

Pupils

420

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Little Mead Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Little Mead Primary Academy 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 447 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Little Mead Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Gosforth Road, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 6DS
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
28.1% of pupils
DfE URN
138900

Other Primary Schools in Bristol

If Little Mead Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Little Mead Primary Academy

Is Little Mead Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Little Mead Primary Academy currently has 447 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Little Mead Primary Academy?

Admission to Little Mead Primary Academy 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 Little Mead Primary Academy cover?

Little Mead Primary Academy is a primary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Little Mead Primary Academy?

Little Mead Primary Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.