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North Star 82- Catchment Area

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

North Star 82- is an academy special converter not applicable school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 61 pupils, and a capacity of 77 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-11

Age range

61

Pupils

77

Capacity

79%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

North Star 82- Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for North Star 82-?

The catchment area for North Star 82- is the geographic zone Bristol, City of uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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, North Star 82- 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 →

North Star 82-: 77 places, 79% filled: places available

North Star 82- has a published admission number of 77 places. 61 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 77 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. 80.3% of pupils at North Star 82- are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Bristol.

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) →

North Star 82-: School Information

Full address
Rectory Gardens, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7AH
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-11 years
Free school meals
80.3% of pupils
DfE URN
148296

Other Not applicable Schools in Bristol

If North Star 82- is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to North Star 82- 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: North Star 82-

What is the catchment area for North Star 82-?

The catchment area for North Star 82- is the geographic zone Bristol, City of uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 North Star 82- oversubscribed?

North Star 82- has a capacity of 77 places and currently has 61 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bristol, City of.

What is the admissions policy for North Star 82-?

Admission to North Star 82- 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 North Star 82- cover?

North Star 82- is a not applicable school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for North Star 82-?

North Star 82- was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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