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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol Catchment Area

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

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol is a voluntary aided primary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 212 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

212

Pupils

210

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol?

The catchment area for Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Bristol, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol is managed by Bristol, City of 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 212 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 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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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol: at or above its 210 place limit

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol has a published admission number of 210 places. 212 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 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. 18.9% 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.

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) →

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol: School Information

Full address
Tide Grove, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11 0PA
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
18.9% of pupils
DfE URN
109251

Other Primary Schools in Bristol

If Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Bristol, City of

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Bristol, City of. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol 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: Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol

What is the catchment area for Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol?

The catchment area for Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. 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 Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol oversubscribed?

Yes, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol currently has 212 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol?

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bristol, City of before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol cover?

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol is a primary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, 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 Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol?

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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