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Notton House Academy Catchment Area

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

Notton House Academy is an academy special converter not applicable school in Chippenham, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 8-19, with 53 pupils, and a capacity of 50 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

8-19

Age range

53

Pupils

50

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Notton House Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Notton House Academy?

The catchment area for Notton House Academy 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, Notton House 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: 53 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 50 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Bristol, City of publishes the 2027 Notton House Academy numbers →

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 →

Notton House Academy: at or above its 50 place limit

Notton House Academy has a published admission number of 50 places. 53 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 106%. The school is at or above its published limit of 50 places. Bristol, City of allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 35.4% of pupils at Notton House Academy 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) →

Notton House Academy: School Information

Full address
28 Notton, Lacock, Chippenham, SN15 2NF
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
8-19 years
Gender
Boys
Free school meals
35.4% of pupils
DfE URN
144286

Other Not applicable Schools in Chippenham

If Notton House Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Chippenham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Notton House 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: Notton House Academy

What is the catchment area for Notton House Academy?

The catchment area for Notton House Academy 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 Notton House Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Notton House Academy currently has 53 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 50 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Notton House Academy?

Admission to Notton House 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 Notton House Academy cover?

Notton House Academy is a not applicable school in Chippenham, Bristol, City of, serving pupils aged 8-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Notton House Academy?

Notton House Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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