Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 75 pupils, and a capacity of 77 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
75
Pupils
77
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone South Gloucestershire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. South Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School is managed by South Gloucestershire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by South Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find South Gloucestershire catchment area documents →Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School: 77 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 77 places. 75 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 77, South Gloucestershire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 17.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bristol.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
South Gloucestershire 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 South Gloucestershire school admissions →
Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Church Road, Oldbury-on-Severn, Bristol, BS35 1QG
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 17.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 109169
Other Primary Schools in Bristol
If Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.
Brunel Field Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BS7 9JT
Ashley Down Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BS7 9PD
Broomhill Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BS4 4NZ
Chester Park Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BS16 3NX
Chester Park Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · BS16 3QG
Glenfrome Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BS5 6TY
Other Church of England Schools in South Gloucestershire
Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across South Gloucestershire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Almondsbury Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Almondsbury
St Helen's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bristol
St Anne's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bristol
Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bristol
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Oldbury on Severn Church of England 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.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Bristol · 1.8 miles away
Manorbrook Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Bristol · 2.1 miles away
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Bristol · 2.5 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone South Gloucestershire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. South Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 77 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School? ▾
Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by South Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School? ▾
Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.