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Paulton Junior School Catchment Area

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

Paulton Junior School is a community primary school in Paulton, Bath and North East Somerset , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 257 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

257

Pupils

360

Capacity

71%

Fill rate

Paulton Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Paulton Junior School?

The catchment area for Paulton Junior School is the geographic zone Bath and North East Somerset 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. Bath and North East Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Paulton Junior School is set by Bath and North East Somerset and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bath and North East Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bath and North East Somerset catchment area documents →

Paulton Junior School: 360 places, 71% filled: places available

Paulton Junior School has a published admission number of 360 places. 257 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 360 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. 19.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Paulton.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Bath and North East Somerset 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 Bath and North East Somerset school admissions →

Paulton Junior School: School Information

Full address
Plumptre Close, Paulton, BS39 7QY
Local authority
Bath and North East Somerset
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
19.5% of pupils
DfE URN
109089

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Paulton Junior 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: Paulton Junior School

What is the catchment area for Paulton Junior School?

The catchment area for Paulton Junior School is the geographic zone Bath and North East Somerset 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. Bath and North East Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Paulton Junior School oversubscribed?

Paulton Junior School has a capacity of 360 places and currently has 257 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bath and North East Somerset.

What is the admissions policy for Paulton Junior School?

Admission to Paulton Junior School is managed by Bath and North East Somerset. 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 Paulton Junior School cover?

Paulton Junior School is a primary school in Paulton, Bath and North East Somerset, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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