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May Park Primary School Catchment Area

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

May Park Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 468 pupils, and a capacity of 670 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

468

Pupils

670

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

May Park Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for May Park Primary School?

The catchment area for May Park Primary 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, May Park Primary 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 →

May Park Primary School: 670 places, 70% filled: places available

May Park Primary School has a published admission number of 670 places. 468 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 670 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. 31.8% of pupils at May Park Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Bristol, City of.

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) →

May Park Primary School: School Information

Full address
Coombe Road, Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6LE
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
31.8% of pupils
DfE URN
146964

Other Primary Schools in Bristol

If May Park Primary 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 May Park 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: May Park Primary School

What is the catchment area for May Park Primary School?

The catchment area for May Park Primary 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 May Park Primary School oversubscribed?

May Park Primary School has a capacity of 670 places and currently has 468 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bristol, City of.

What is the admissions policy for May Park Primary School?

Admission to May Park Primary 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 May Park Primary School cover?

May Park Primary School 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 May Park Primary School?

May Park Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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